Ex-Deputy Prime Minister, ex-Minister of Finance, ex-Bank of Thailand Governor
Place of Birth: Bangkok
Date of Birth: Tue Jul 15, 1947
Family Background:
Born to Mom Chao Prididebbongse and Mom Taengthai, holds the title “Mom Rajawongse” or MR
Education:
- Saint Gabriel’s College, Bangkok
- BA Econ, Thammasat University
- MBA (International Business), Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Career:
- 1971-1990: Thai Farmers’ Bank (last, Senior Executive Vice President)
- 1991-1992: Deputy Minister of Commerce
- 1993-2001: President, Export-Import Bank of Thailand
- 2001-06: Bank of Thailand Governor
- 2006-07: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
- 2014-15 Deputy Prime Minister
Honors:
- 2006: Central Bank Governor of the Year – Asia (The Banker)
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Marital Status:
Married to Praphaphan with 3 children