Wichit Srisa-an
Thai politician (1934–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wichit Srisa-an (Thai: วิจิตร ศรีสอ้าน, 22 December 1934 – 30 September 2023) was a Thai academic, education administrator, and politician. He founded three universities (Sukhothai Thammathirat, Suranaree and Walailak), and served as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of University Affairs from 1987 to 1994 and as Minister of Education from 2006 to 2008.[1]
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Quick Facts Minister of Education, Prime Minister ...
Wichit Srisa-an | |
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วิจิตร ศรีสอ้าน | |
Minister of Education | |
In office 9 October 2006 – 6 February 2008 | |
Prime Minister | Surayud Chulanont |
Preceded by | Chaturon Chaisang |
Succeeded by | Somchai Wongsawat |
Personal details | |
Born | (1934-12-22)22 December 1934 Chachoengsao, Thailand |
Died | 30 September 2023(2023-09-30) (aged 88) |
Political party | Democrat Party |
Spouse | Sukon Srisa-arn |
Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University |
Profession | Politician |
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