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 | |
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วัฒนา เมืองสุข | |
| Minister of Social Development and Human Security | |
| In office 2 August 2005 – 19 September 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Pracha Maleenont |
| Succeeded by | Paiboon Wattanasiritham |
| Minister of Industry | |
| In office 11 March 2005 – 2 August 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Pongsak Rattanapongpaisan |
| Succeeded by | Suriya Juangroongruangkit |
| Minister of Commerce | |
| In office 8 November 2003 – 30 September 2005 | |
| Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Adisai Bodharamik |
| Succeeded by | Thanong Bidaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 May 1957 Prachinburi, Thailand |
| Political party | Pheu Thai Party (2018–2020) |
| Spouse | Patchara Jiaravanon |
| Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University |
| Profession | Politician |
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Biography
editWatana 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]