Nataphol Teepsuwan
Nataphol Teepsuwan | |
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| Minister of Education | |
| In office 10 July 2019 – 24 February 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Teerakiat Jareonsettasin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 May 1966 Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Palang Pracharath Party |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat Party (2007–18) |
| Spouse | Taya Teepsuwan |
| Alma mater | Boston University Thammasat University |
| Profession | Businessman, politician |
Nataphol Teepsuwan (Template:Lang-th, born 29 May 1966) is a Thai politician. He served as Minister of Education in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from 10 July 2019 until he was removed from office.[1][2] In February 2021, he was found guilty of insurrection during protests that led to the 2014 coup d'état and[3] received a prison sentence of seven years and four months.[4]
Early life and education
Nataphol was born on 29 May 1966 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. with his nickname Tan. He was the son of Viraphan Teepsuwan, Chairman of the Siam City Cement, and Chantima Teepsuwan. He married Taya Teepsuwan and has 3 children.[5][6]
He graduated high school from The Williston Northampton School in the USA and then Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Boston University and Master's Degree in Marketing (English Program), Thammasat University.[7]
Careers
Nataphol is a businessman and the executive of the Campana tile business. He also holds the position of General Manager of Royal Thai Company Limited in the Dubai Branch and overseeing the expansion of "Royal Thai" branded carpet in the Middle East. Nataphol was also the President of Rugby School Thailand.[8]
Royal decorations
- 2012 -
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant[9]
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References
- ^ "Profiles of Members of Prayut II Cabinet: on Education and social affairs portfolios". The Nation. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kri-aksorn, Thammachart (16 July 2019). "'New' cabinet announced, junta faces challenges from all sides". Prachatai. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Thai ministers jailed as court finds 26 guilty of insurrection". WION. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Jailed ministers for instant chop". Bangkok Post. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ https://www.thaipost.net/main/detail/94170
- ^ https://www.pptvhd36.com/news/%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87/142752
- ^ https://www.thairath.co.th/news/politic/1490453
- ^ https://forbesthailand.com/news/%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%93.html
- ^ http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2555/B/035/1.PDF
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