PRIME MINISTER THAILAND.

Biography of Mr.Abhisit Vejjajiva 27th Prime Minister of Thailand (18/12/2008)
Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva 27th Prime Minister of Thailand

Personal Information
Born 3 August 1964 (Newcastle, United Kingdom)
Father Dr. Athasit Vejjajiva
Mother Dr. Sodsai Vejjajiva
Spouse Assistant Professor Dr. Pimpen (Sakuntabhai) Vejjajiva – Lecturer at the Faculty of Science’s Department of Mathematics, Chulalongkorn University
Children Prang Vejjajiva and Pannasit Vejjajiva

Education
- Honorary Doctorate in Law, Ramkhamhaeng Univerity Schools
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Economics, Oxford University, UK- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), First Class honours, Oxford University, UK
- Bachelor of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University
- Eton College, UK - Chulalongkorn Demonstration School, Thailand

Professional Experience
Prior to 1992
- Special lecturer in Economics at Oxford University
- Lecturer at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (rank 2nd Lieutenant)
- Lecturer at Thammasart University’s Faculty of Economics
After 1992
Member of Parliament, Democrat Party- 1992 Bangkok District 6- 1995 Bangkok District 5 - 2001 Democrat Party List- 2005 Democrat Party List, until February 2006- 2007 (23 Dec 07) Democrat Party List Zone 6
1992 – 1994
Government Spokesperson
1994
Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister (for political affairs)
1995
Chair, House Committee on Education Affairs
1998
Chair, Committee to Consider the National Education Bill of 1999
2001
Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, in charge of - Board of Investment (BOI) - Counter Corruption Commission- Office of the Education Council - Office of the Decentralization to Local Government Organization Committee
1999
Deputy Leader, Democrat Party
2005
Leader of the Democrat Party
2005(Feb 2006)
Leader of the Opposition, House of Representatives
2008(27 Feb- Dec 2008)
Leader of the Opposition, House of Representatives
17 December 2008
Present Prime MinisterDecorations
1998
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
1999
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant

International recognition• One of 100 Global Leaders for Tomorrow, by World Economic Forum 1992
• One of 20 Leaders for the Millennium Politics & Power, by Asiaweek magazine 5 November 1999
• One of 6 up and coming leaders for Asia, Time magazine 6 October 1997, New Voices for New Asia


Other Content

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Prime Minister Re-emphasised Social Science Teachers’ Role in Making Good Citizens (24/8/2010) (Readed 13 )
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Thailand - Japan Focus on Green Economy Joint Development (24/8/2010) (Readed 19 )
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PM : Heart of Democracy is to Respect Different Views (23/8/2010) (Readed 29 )
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PM encourages Thais to support OTOP product (23/8/2010) (Readed 31 )
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PM believes local capacity could help strengthen foundation of the Thai society ( (21/8/2010) (Readed 24 )
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Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to push forward draft farmer’s welfare act (20/8/2010) (Readed 19 )
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Club de Madrid chair commends Thai economic performance, hopes for inclusive and sustainable economy (19/8/2010) (Readed 60 )
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Prime Minister presides over Industry Award 2010 (18/8/2010) (Readed 81 )
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Australian businesses to explore investments in alternative energy, medical technology and transportation (17/8/2010) (Readed 75 )
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Ambassadors of Hungary and Morocco bid farewell to PM (17/8/2010) (Readed 64 )


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