Suvit Maesincee (Thai: สุวิทย์ เมษินทรีย์) is a former Thai politician. He served as the first Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Anek Laothamatas was appointed as his successor.[1][2] On 19 January 2022, Maesincee joined the newly formed party Sang Anakot Thai (Building Thailand's Future), founded by Uttama Savanayana and Sontirat Sontijirawong.[3]
Suvit Maesincee | |
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| สุวิทย์ เมษินทรีย์ | |
| Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation | |
| In office 10 July 2019 – 15 July 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Anek Laothamatas |
| Minister of Science and Technology | |
| In office 23 November 2017 – 23 January 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Atchaka Sibunruang |
| Succeeded by | Position dissolved |
| Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister | |
| In office 15 December 2016 – 23 November 2017 Serving with Ormsin Chivapruck | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1961 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Sang Anakot Thai (2022—present) |
| Other political affiliations | Palang Pracharath Party (2018–2020) |
| Spouse | Pakakrong Maesincee |
| Alma mater | |
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Early life and education
editSuwit Maesincee was born on 12 May 1961 in Bangkok. He graduated from high school from Debsirin School. Then he graduated bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University and master's degree in Marketing From the Faculty of Business Administration, National Institute of Development Administration and a Ph.D. in marketing from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA.[4]
Careers
editSuvit Maesincee used to serve as a Director of the Institute for Good Governance Promotion and is the Director of The Siam Industrial Gases Association (SIGA). He was an advisor to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.[5]
After the 2014 Thai coup d'état, Suvit was appointed a member of the National Reform Council. Later in August 2015, Suwit Maesincee was appointed Deputy Minister of Commerce in the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha.[6] Then, in December 2016, he was appointed Minister of the Prime Minister's Office. He was appointed as the last Minister of Science and Technology on 23 November 2017 and resigned from his position on 29 January 2019 due to the dissolution of the ministry. Then he was appointed as Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation being the first person in the position for this newly established ministry.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ Masayuki Yuda (6 August 2020). "Thailand unveils new cabinet with economic czar from PTT group". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ^ "A brief profile of new cabinet members". Thai Enquirer. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
- ^ "New Party launched by former members of the ruling party". 19 January 2022.
- ^ "นายสุวิทย์ เมษินทรีย์ รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (ประธาน)".
- ^ "สุวิทย์ เมษินทรีย์ กุนซือ "ไทยแลนด์ 4.0"". 8 February 2017.
- ^ "'สุวิทย์ เมษินทรีย์' มอบหนังสือ 3 เล่ม ของวันครบรอบ 1 ปี กระทรวง อว". 2 May 2020.
- ^ "สุวิทย์ เมษินทรีย์ สรุปภารกิจ 1 ปี 6 วัน รัฐบาลประยุทธ์ 'ภารกิจเสร็จสิ้นแล้ว'". 16 July 2020.
- ^ "'สุวิทย์' เปิดใจลาออก พปชร. ขอเป็นอิสระจากแรงกดดันทางการเมือง". 9 July 2020.