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Pichai Chunhavajira (Thai: พิชัย ชุณหวชิร) is a Thai politician, currently serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Finance since 2024.[1][2][3][4] Chunhavajira previously served as chair of the board of Bangchak Corporation since 2012, and chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand board in 2024.[5]
Pichai Chunhavajira | |
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พิชัย ชุณหวชิร | |
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
Assumed office 27 April 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Minister of Finance | |
Assumed office 27 April 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Srettha Thavisin |
Personal details | |
Born | Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand | 15 February 1949
Political party | Pheu Thai Party (since 2024) |
Spouse | Suthasinee Chunhavajira |
Alma mater | Thammasat University (AB) Indiana University of Pennsylvania (MBA) |
References
edit- ^ "Thailand Picks Capital Markets Veteran Pichai as Finance Chief". Bloomberg.com. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Pichai attributes 2.84 % Thai stock market surge to political stability and other factors". nationthailand. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Ex-energy executive Pichai named finance minister amid growth challenge". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Pichai makes peace with BOT, vows to work together in harmony". nationthailand. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "SET board names PM's adviser as new chairman". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.