Sutin Klungsang
Sutin Klungsang | |
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สุทิน คลังแสง | |
Sutin in 2024 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 3 September 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin |
| Preceded by | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Succeeded by | Phumtham Wechayachai |
| Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 28 May 2019 – 20 March 2023 | |
| Leader | Sompong Amornwiwat Chonlanan Srikaew |
| Preceded by | Jurin Laksanawisit |
| Succeeded by | Pakornwut Udompipatskul |
| Member of the House of Representatives for Party-list | |
| Assumed office 14 May 2023 | |
| In office 6 January 2001 – 5 January 2005 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives for Maha Sarakham | |
| In office 24 March 2019 – 20 March 2023 | |
| Constituency | 5th district (2019) |
| In office 6 February 2005 – 2 December 2008 | |
| Constituency | 1st district (2005, 2007) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 March 1961 Chiang Yuen, Maha Sarakham, Thailand |
| Political party | Pheu Thai (2012–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse | Chaweewan Klangsaeng |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician, educator |
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Sutin Klungsang (Thai: สุทิน คลังแสง; born 9 March 1961) is a Thai politician and educator. He served as the Thai minister of defence from 2023 to 2024.[1]
Early life and education
Sutin graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Srinakharinwirot University, Maha Sarakham campus, and a Master's degree in Thai Studies Branch from Mahasarakham University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Magadh University, India.[2]
Political careers
After the 2019 Thai general election, he shone heavily in politics, being a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party in the heated parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and he was appointed Chairman of the Opposition whips in the 2019 election, looking for a point to attack the government of Prayut.
On 1 September 2023, he was appointed Minister of Defence, becoming the first civilian in Thailand to hold this position without holding the position of Prime Minister.[3]
Honours, decorations and awards
- 2020 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 2008 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
References
- ^ "New cabinet list expected to be submitted for Royal approval next week". Thai PBS World. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ เปิดประวัติ "สุทิน คลังแสง" เขาเป็นใคร เพราะอะไร ถึงมีชื่อนั่ง รมว.กลาโหม
- ^ 'สุรชาติ บำรุงสุข' เปิดโจทย์รับ ว่าที่ รมว.กลาโหม ที่ชื่อ ‘สุทิน คลังแสง’ พลเรือนที่ไม่ใช่นายกฯคนแรก