Pirapan Salirathavibhaga (Thai: พีระพันธุ์ สาลีรัฐวิภาค; born 21 February 1959) is a Thai politician who has served as the Minister of Energy and Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand since 2023.[1][2][3][4] Salirathavibhaga is leader of the United Thai Nation Party.[5]
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga | |
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พีระพันธุ์ สาลีรัฐวิภาค | |
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
Assumed office 1 September 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Minister of Energy | |
Assumed office 1 September 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Supattanapong Punmeechaow |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 20 December 2008 – 9 August 2011 | |
Prime Minister | Abhisit Vejjajiva |
Preceded by | Somsak Kiatsuranont |
Succeeded by | Pracha Promnok |
Office of the Prime Minister | |
In office 20 December 2022 – 1 September 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Leader of the United Thai Nation Party | |
Assumed office 3 August 2022 | |
Preceded by | Thandee Hongrattanauthai (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Phra Nakhon Province, Thailand | February 21, 1959
Political party | United Thai Nation Party (2022–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (1996–2019) Independent (2019–2021) Palang Pracharath Party (2021–2022) |
Spouse | Sunong Sali Ratwipak |
Alma mater | Thammasat University (LL.B.) Tulane University (LL.M., MCL) |
References
edit- ^ "Pirapan says electricity bills to stay at same rate". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "New Cabinet Finalized and Awaits King's Approval, Thai PM Says". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "King endorses new cabinet". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pirapan says Energy Ministry working on new oil price structure". nationthailand. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "UTNP leader Pirapan gives up MP status to serve Prayut till the end". nationthailand. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2024-09-10.