Pichai Lertpongadisorn

Pichai Lertpongadisorn
พิชัย เลิศพงศ์อดิศร
Chief Executive of Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization
Assumed office
20 December 2020
Preceded byBoonlert Buranupakorn
Personal details
Born (1964-03-24) 24 March 1964
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Political partyPheu Thai

Pichai Lertpongadisorn (Thai: พิชัย เลิศพงศ์อดิศร, RTGSPhichai Loetphong-adison) is a Thai politician, currently the chief executive of Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) since 2020.[1] He is a member of the Pheu Thai Party.

2020 PAO election

Pichai was endorsed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the Thai 2020 local elections.[2] He ran against and defeated the then-incumbent Chiang Mai PAO Chief Executive Boonlert Buranupakorn who is a member of a prominent Chiang Mai political family.[3]

2025 PAO election

Pichai was endorsed by Thaksin again for the 2025 PAO chief executive election.[4] He defeated the People's Party candidate Pun-Arj Chairatana.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "ผลเลือกตั้งนายกอบจ. 2568 เกาะติดคะแนนทั่วประเทศ ทั้ง 47 จังหวัด". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai). 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  2. ^ Reporters, Post (2020-12-22). "Thaksin pick Pichai wins Chiang Mai". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  3. ^ Suksamran, Nauvarat (2016-08-03). "Regime takes on powerful Buranupakorn clan". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  4. ^ "A closer look at the People's Party 'tough' race to win local power". nationthailand. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-02-02.