Virachai Plasai (Thai: วีรชัย พลาศรัย) was a Thai diplomat who served as Thai Ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2019.[1] Virachai previously served as Thai Ambassador to the United Nations from 2015 to 2018 and Thai Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2009 to 2015.[2] Virachai died on March 16, 2019, while being treated for myelodysplastic syndrome.[3][4]
Virachai Plasai | |
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วีรชัย พลาศรัย | |
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| Thai Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office June 2018 – March 16, 2019 | |
| Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Pisan Manawapat |
| Succeeded by | Thani Thongphakdi |
| Thai Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office 2015–2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Vitavas Srivihok |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1960 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Died | March 16, 2019 (aged 58) Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, US |
| Education | University of Paris (LL.B, LL.M., PhD) |
References
edit- ^ Cari (2019-03-29). "Obituary: Thai Ambassador Virachai Plasai Dies at 58". Washington Diplomat. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Thailand Presents Credentials | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Thai ambassador Virachai Plasai dies at age 58". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Statement on the Passing of His Excellency Virachai Plasai". U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
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