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
เพิ่มพูน ชิดชอบ
Ministry of Culture
Assumed office
1 September 2023
Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Preceded byTreenuch Thienthong
Personal details
Born (1960-10-05) October 5, 1960 (age 64)
Mueang Surin District, Surin Province, Thailand
Political partyBhumjaithai (2021-present)
Parent(s)Chai Chidchob (Father)
Laong Chidlik (Mother)
RelativesSaksayam Chidchob (brother)
Alma materRamkhamhaeng University (LLB)
National Institute of Development Administration (MPA)
ProfessionPoliceman
Military service
Branch/serviceRoyal Thai Police
Years of service1984–2021

References

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  1. ^ "Education minister still being ridiculed for admiring N.Korea". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  2. ^ "Education chief stern about graft". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  3. ^ "Eleven members of new cabinet pose ethical dilemma: analyst". nationthailand. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  4. ^ "'One student, one tablet' resurfaces". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  5. ^ "Saksayam found guilty of violating law, handing govt projects to his own company". nationthailand. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  6. ^ "Ex-minister loses case over shareholding allegations". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  7. ^ "Thaksin returns to Surin to challenge Newin's dominance". nationthailand. 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-09-05.