Permpoon Chidchob (Thai: เพิ่มพูน ชิดชอบ) is a Thai politician, serving as Minister of Education since 2023.[1][2][3][4] He is the brother of Saksayam Chidchob, who served as Minister of Transport from 2019 to 2023, and of Newin Chidchob, who served as Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister from 2005 to 2006.[5][6][7]
Permpoon Chidchob | |
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เพิ่มพูน ชิดชอบ | |
Ministry of Culture | |
Assumed office 1 September 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Treenuch Thienthong |
Personal details | |
Born | Mueang Surin District, Surin Province, Thailand | October 5, 1960
Political party | Bhumjaithai (2021-present) |
Parent(s) | Chai Chidchob (Father) Laong Chidlik (Mother) |
Relatives | Saksayam Chidchob (brother) |
Alma mater | Ramkhamhaeng University (LLB) National Institute of Development Administration (MPA) |
Profession | Policeman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Police |
Years of service | 1984–2021 |
References
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- ^ "Education chief stern about graft". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "Eleven members of new cabinet pose ethical dilemma: analyst". nationthailand. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "'One student, one tablet' resurfaces". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "Saksayam found guilty of violating law, handing govt projects to his own company". nationthailand. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "Ex-minister loses case over shareholding allegations". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ "Thaksin returns to Surin to challenge Newin's dominance". nationthailand. 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-09-05.