Watana Muangsook (Thai: วัฒนา เมืองสุข; born on 28 May 1957) is a Thai politician. He has held the positions of Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Minister of Industry, Minister of Commerce and Deputy Minister of Commerce in the government of Thailand.

Watana Muangsook
วัฒนา เมืองสุข
Minister of Social Development and Human Security
In office
2 August 2005 – 19 September 2006
Prime MinisterThaksin Shinawatra
Preceded byPracha Maleenont
Succeeded byPaiboon Wattanasiritham
Minister of Industry
In office
11 March 2005 – 2 August 2005
Prime MinisterThaksin Shinawatra
Preceded byPongsak Rattanapongpaisan
Succeeded bySuriya Juangroongruangkit
Minister of Commerce
In office
8 November 2003 – 30 September 2005
Prime MinisterThaksin Shinawatra
Preceded byAdisai Bodharamik
Succeeded byThanong Bidaya
Personal details
Born (1957-05-28) 28 May 1957 (age 67)
Prachinburi, Thailand
Political partyPheu Thai Party (2018–2020)
SpousePatchara Jiaravanon
Alma materChulalongkorn University
ProfessionPolitician
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Biography

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Watana Muangsook's nickname is Kai. He was born in Prachinburi. He graduated from Suankularb Wittayalai School and Chulalongkorn University. He was also a temple boy at Wat Debsirindrawas Ratchaworawiharn.

He is married to a daughter of billionaire Sumet Jiaravanon, Patchara Jiaravanon.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Capital Profile".