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'''Nitipoom Navaratna''' ({{lang-th|นิติภูมิ นวรัตน์}}), (Thai Politician) born 1960, is a columnist |
'''Nitipoom Navaratna''' ({{lang-th|นิติภูมิ นวรัตน์}}), (Thai Politician) born 1960, is a columnist. He also got the most voted senator in the year 2006. |
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==Biography of Nitipoom Navaratna== |
==Biography of Nitipoom Navaratna== |
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==Political Views== |
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Nitipoom is a columnist for the best-selling Thai daily newspaper [[Thai Rath]]. Some of his noted political views include: |
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*He claimed the existence of a grouping of radical Muslim militants aiming to create a Southeast Asian Muslim federation. The core idea was to group together part of Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, southern Philippines, northern Australia and southern Thailand into the federation in a bid to counter Western nations in the long run. Nitipoom, a Muslim himself, opposed the idea.<ref>[http://www.nationmultimedia.com/page.arcview.php3?clid=11&id=91623&usrsess=1 Muslim area idea must be taken seriously, The Nation, 11 January 2004]</ref> |
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*Nitipoom predicted that ethnic and religious strife would split Indonesia into 6-14 countries.<ref>[http://www.2bangkok.com/emailforwards.shtml Thai email forwards: "2553-The end of Thailand", 2Bangkok.com 20 December 2005]</ref> |
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*He predicted that [[GATT]] and the [[WHO]] would result in Thais ordering rice from Vietnam, garlic from the China, Longan from Korea and that Thai rice would be destroyed by GMOs.<ref>[http://www.2bangkok.com/emailforwards.shtml Thai email forwards: "2553-The end of Thailand", 2Bangkok.com 20 December 2005]</ref> |
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*He predicted that Thailand would split into several countries.<ref>[http://www.2bangkok.com/emailforwards.shtml Thai email forwards: "2553-The end of Thailand", 2Bangkok.com 20 December 2005]</ref> |
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==Early political career== |
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Nitipoom had campaigned unsuccessfully for Parliament in [[Bangkok]]'s District 8 under the Progressive Party in 1986. He also campaigned unsuccessfully in [[Bangkok]]'s District 6 in the 1995 elections and [[Bangkok]]'s District 7 in the 1996 elections, both times under the [[Citizens' Party (Thailand)|Prachakorn Thai Party]] of [[Samak Sundaravej]]. He has also lost the Provincial Administration Organization election for [[Nonthaburi Province|Nonthaburi]].<ref>[http://www.mthai.com/bangkok_election/c.html Bangkok Election Candidates backgrounds, mthai.com]</ref> |
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==Campaign for Bangkok Governor== |
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He unsuccessfully campaigned for Governorship of Bangkok in the [[Bangkok gubernatorial election, 2004|2004 elections]], but lost, getting only 78,000 votes.<ref>[http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/04/13/politics/politics_30001619.php SENATE RACE INTO HOME STRETCH, The Nation, 13 April 2006]</ref>He was 6th place with 135,369 votes, losing to [[Apirak Kosayothin]].<ref>[http://www.2bangkok.com/news04govpolls.shtml]2004 Bangkok Governor polls, 2Bangkok.com</ref> Nitipoom had promised in his campaign to build urban motorways on which vehicles could accelerate to over 100 KM/h. Nitipoom also promised to improve government schools under the BMA by providing students with better English and Thai-language programmes.<ref>[http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gebruiker:Waerth/kladblok]</ref> His election slogan was "Use International Intellect to Solve Bangkok's Problems" (Thai: ใช้ปัญญาสากลในการแก้ไขปัญหา กทม.) |
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==The Mahachon Party== |
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In 2004, after his defeat in the Bangkok Governor elections, Nitipoom joined the [[Mahachon Party]] of Sanan Kachornprasart and Anek Laothamthat.<ref>[http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article-southeastasia.asp?parentid=14191 Nitipoom agrees to join Mahachon party, The Nation, 24 September 2004]</ref>. The Mahachon party contested the 2005 legislative elections on an anti-privatization platform and suffered a stunning defeat, winning only 2 out of 500 seats. |
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==Campaign for Senate== |
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Nitipoom ran in the 2006 Senate elections in Bangkok, the first in Thai history. During the campaign he played a prominent part in [[Thailand political crisis 2005-2006|anti-Thaksin protests]], strongly attacking Prime Minister [[Thaksin Shinawatra]]'s energy privatization policy. He was one of the 18 winners in Bangkok, getting the highest number of votes (257,420).<ref>[http://www.parliament.go.th/news/news_detail.php?prid=1141 Thai Parliament Website]</ref> |
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After his victory was announced, the Thai Rak Thai Party called for his disqualification on grounds that he campaigned for votes in the anti-Thaksin rallies. Under the elections law, senatorial candidates are banned from campaigning for votes.<ref>[http://nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30002128 Thai Rak Thai calls on for disqualification of three Bangkok top winners, The Nation, 6 May 2006]</ref> |
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==Financial dispute scandal== |
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In May [[2006]], the secretly recorded dialogue of a telephone conversation that Nitiphoom had with a woman caught the attention of the media and the public. The telephone conversation references a THB 200 million venture between the woman and Nitiphoom, and features the woman trying to get Nitiphoom to pay her back THB 20 million. A statement released by the Balance Group, of which Nitiphoom is board chairman, blames a "third party" for trying to destroy Nitiphoom's good name. It was part of a "plot to ruin me" Nitiphoom claimed. <ref>[http://nationmultimedia.com/2006/05/06/headlines/headlines_30003384.php Audio tape 'a plot to ruin me', The Nation, 6 May 2006]</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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Nitipoom Navaratna (Template:Lang-th), (Thai Politician) born 1960, is a columnist. He also got the most voted senator in the year 2006.
Biography of Nitipoom Navaratna
Born : 5th June 1960, Trat Province, Eastern Thailand
Son of : Mr. Meing Youprom and Mrs. Chean Youprom
Education
- Wat Sueng Lang School ( Buddhist Temple Primary School ), Khlung District, Chanthaburi Province , Eastern Thailand
- Sriharuthai School ( Catholic Primary School ), Khlung District, Chanthaburi Province , Eastern Thailand (www.sriharuthai.ac.th)
- Khlung Ratchadapisek School , Khlung District, Chanthaburi Province , Eastern Thailand (www.krp.ac.th)
- Trattrakankhun School , Muang District, Trat Province , Eastern Thailand (www.tkschool.ac.th)
- Benchamarchuthit School Chanthaburi, Muang District, Chanthaburi Province , Eastern Thailand (www.bj.ac.th)
- St. Arnaud High School, Victoria, Australia (Rotary Exchange Student) now known as St. Arnaud Secondary College, Central Highlands, Wimmera Region, Smith Street, St. Arnaud (www.st.arnuad.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au)
- School of Languages , Royal Australian Air Force, Point Cook , Victoria , Australia
- Certificate in Co-operative Studies, Department of Co-operative Promotions, Ministry of Agriculture, Bangkok , Thailand
Tertiary Studies
Political Science Graduate
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Major : International Relations; Minor : History
- Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok, Thailand
Law student
- Law faculty, London University, United Kingdom
- Student number : U 927066998 (not completed)
Urban Planning Student
- Master Degree level
- Faculty of Architecture
- Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Student number : B 735197 (not completed)
Political Science Graduate
- Master of Arts in Political Science
- Major : Public Administration
- Thammasart University, Bangkok, Thailand
History Doctorate
- Doctor of Philosophy in History
- Institute of Asian and African Studies
- Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- Defended the thesis on 14th November 1997 – title : ‘The Evolution of Political Views and Policies of Military Governments of Burma, 1962-1997’ Degree number к т п 003699, 20th February, 1998
Army War College Graduate
- Royal Thai Army War College
- Institute of Advanced Military Studies, Class 51, 2005-2006
- Certificate and Medal from His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
National Academy of Criminal Justice Graduate
- National Academy of Criminal Justice
- Judicial Training Institute
- Senior Executives on Criminal Justice Administration
- Class 11, 2006-2007
Capital Market Academy of Thailand
- Thailand Stock Exchange
- Class 5, 2007
Positions Held
| 1981 | Civil Servant, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives |
| 9 Jan 1982 | Founder/ Advisor and former Chairman of Balance Group of Companies and Tutoring School named Balance (Tutor Moo) which has enrolled over 100,000 students in 25 years |
| 1 Feb 1985 | Royal Thai Police Department with position of Police Captain and resigned in 1994 to stand as a member of Parliament for Bangkok |
| 1996-2003 | Lecturer in Negotiation (BP4916) at Assumption University of Thailand with 19,963 students |
| 1997-1999 | Academic to the working group of the Opposition Leader in the House of Representatives, Thailand (H. E. Army General Chavalit Yongchaiyut; former Prime Minister of Thailand) |
| 3 Feb 1997 | Daily International Affairs Columnist for the Thai Rath Daily Newspaper, the most read daily newspaper in Thailand with a circulation of over 12 million readers.
Page 2, Perd Fah Song Lok = Open Sky Look at the World It is one of the most popular International Affairs columns in Thailand. Page 15, Perd Fah Pa Sa Lok = Open Sky Look at World Languages It is very popular with Thai students as it shows grammars in a humorous way. |
| 2000-2001 | University Council Member for Rambhai Barni Rajabhat Institute, Chanthaburi Province with 8,111 students. |
| 2002-2008 | Presenter/Director on Television and Radio
TV Channel 3 Perd Lens Song Lok = Open Lens Look at the World. Aired on every Friday night. This program began on ITV in 2001 and moved to Channel 3 on 9th June 2002. TV Channel 3 World Beyond : documentaries for gathering information from other places so that Thai people can make their own nation stronger. Aired on Saturday morning. |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Board of Directors of the Bank of Agriculture Cooperatives with 13,013 staff and 4,052,539 clients |
| 2002-2003 | Chairman, Thai-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce |
| 2002-2004 | Member of the Board for Customer Service Quality Assurance of Thai International Airlines which has 26,897 staff (1,284 Captains, 5,851 Flight Attendants) and passengers of approximately 20 million per year |
| 13 Jan 2005 | University Council Member, Chiang Mai Rajabhat University with 16,928 students |
| 2006-2009 | Director, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand : Term 2 |
| 19 Apr 2006
11 Oct 2006 11 Nov 2007 |
Senator winner with the most votes, 257,420, in Thailand for a Senator from a Bangkok constituency. The term started 19th April 2006 and was due to end 18th April 2012 but ended 19th September, 2006 because of the military coup.
Appointed by the King of Thailand as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). During this time was Member of the Commerce Committee; Chairman of the Thai-Hungarian Friendship Parliamentary Committee; Secretary for the Thai-Australian Friendship Parliamentary Committee and the Thai-Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Committee. Ended the term of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for running in the elections for the Puea Pandin Party but failed to get elected due to the party being new and the people of Bangkok voted for People Power Party members or the Democrats |
Advisor Positions 1995 – 2008
Advisor to the Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Assembly
The late Mr. Saravoodi Paruchabutr
Senior Advisor to the Governor of Bangkok
Mr. Apirak Kosayothin
Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Mr. Preecha Laohapongchana
Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Commerce
H.E. Mr. Preecha Laohapongchana
Advisor to the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment
The late H.E. Mr. Yingpan Manasikarn
Advisor to the Minister of Culture
H.E. Mr. Anurak Chureemat
Advisor to the Minister of Public Health
H.E. Mrs. Sudarat Keyuraphan
Advisor to the Minister of Defense
H.E. Army General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (former Prime Minister)
Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister
H.E. Mr. Samak Sundaravej (present Prime Minister)
Honours and Awards
- Awarded the certificate for Appreciation in recognition of distinguished Services and Dedication to Assumption University of Thailand on 16th November 1999
- Awarded by the Cultural Council of Kao Saming District, Trat Province to receive the award of ‘One of the Most Outstanding Persons’ for Literature in 2000.
- Awarded as an ‘Honored Student’ at Benchamarchuthit School Chanthaburi on their 90th anniversary. The school selected 18 students from its 90 years of operations. One was a past Prime minister of Thailand (the late H.E. Mr.Tawee Bunyaketu), another was a past Thai Ambassador to the United Nations (H.E. Mr. Chuchai Kasemsanti) and one was the former Minister of Education. of Thailand (the late H.E. Mr. Apai Chantavimol), on 6th September 2001.
- Awarded for International Understanding from the Thai Association for International Understanding in 2006.
- Awarded ‘Distinguished father of the year 2006’ from Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Awarded ‘Distinguished father of the year 2007’ from Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School, Bangkok, Thailand, (www.bodin.ac.th)
Decoration for Bravery
FREEMAN SAFEGUARDING MEDAL
(SECOND CLASS, SECOND CATEGORY)
Decoration given by the King
KNIGHT COMMANDER (SECOND CLASS) OF THE MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 1978 – 2008
Studying, research, making documentary films, negotiations, guest of foreign nations :
People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria; Argentine Republic; Commonwealth of Australia; Republic of Austria; People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Republic of Benin; State of Brunei Darussalam; Republic of Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Kingdom of Cambodia; People’s Republic of China; Republic of China; Republic of Cuba; Arab Republic of Egypt; Republic of Finland; French Republic; Georgia; Federal Republic of Germany; Republic of Ghana; Hellenic Republic (Greece); Republic of Hungary; Republic of India; Republic of Indonesia; Islamic Republic of Iran; Republic of Iraq; State of Israel; Italian Republic; Japan; Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon; Republic of Kenya; Republic of Korea; State of Kuwait; Kyrgyzstan Republic; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Kingdom of Lesotho; Republic of Madagascar; Republic of Malawi; Malaysia; Republic of Maldives; Mongolia; Republic of Mozambique; Union of Myanmar; Kingdom of Nepal; Kingdom of Netherlands; New Zealand; Federal Republic of Nigeria; Islamic Republic of Pakistan; Republic of Philippines; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; Russian Federation; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; republic of Singapore; Republic of South Africa; Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Republic of Sudan; Swiss Confederation; Syrian Arab Republic; Kingdom of Thailand; Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste; Togolese Republic; Republic of Uganda; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Uzbekistan; Socialist Republic of Vietnam;
Local Experience in Thailand
1997-2008
Public Speaker to every province and most districts in the Kingdom of Thailand. Motivational speeches have been given to Chambers of Commerce, Lion’s Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Associations, Banks, Muslim Mosques, Buddhist Temples, Churches, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Cooperatives, Agricultural groups, etc. Thousands of speeches to more than 800,000 people.
Thai Rath Newspaper columnist, TV presenter and radio talks.
Correspondence:
Can be sent to Dr Nitipoom Navaratna’s Secretary’s office
200 Lake Garden Home,
Khumthong, Laad Krabang, Bangkok, Thailand 10520
Telephone + 66 (2) 704 1661, Fax + 66 (2) 704 1719
Mobile + 66 (81) 926 4419
Website :
www.nitipoom.com
www.nitipoom.co.th
www.nitipoom.net
E-mail :
nitipoom@gmail.com
nitipoomsecretary@gmail.com
External references
- http://www.nitipoom.com/ Personal website (Thai)
- http://www.nitipoom.net/ Latest Personal website