Sorawong Thienthong (Thai: สรวงศ์ เทียนทอง) is a Thai politician and Minister of Tourism and Sports, serving since 2024.[1][2][3][4] He is the son of Sanoh Thienthong, who served as Minister of Interior from 1996 to 1997 and Minister of Public Health from 1995 to 1996.[5]
Sorawong Thienthong | |
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สรวงศ์ เทียนทอง | |
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| Minister of Tourism and Sports | |
| Assumed office 3 September 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Sermsak Pongpanich |
| Deputy Minister of Health | |
| In office 30 June 2013 – 22 May 2014 | |
| Secretary General of the Pheu Thai Party | |
| Assumed office 27 October 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1975 |
| Political party | Pheu Thai |
| Other political affiliations | Thai Rak Thai (2002–2007) Pracharat (2007–2011) |
| Spouse | Yanika Thien Thong |
| Parent(s) | Sanoh Thienthong (father) Uraiwan Thienthong (mother) |
| Alma mater | Johnson & Wales University |
References
edit- ^ "Tourism minister urged to brace for the worst". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pheu Thai invites Democrat Party to coalition, ending years of rivalry". nationthailand. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pheu Thai Party opens door to Democrats". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pheu Thai shuffles ministerial posts to form new cabinet". nationthailand. 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pheu Thai to crank up publicity machine". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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