Maris Sangiampongsa
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Maris Sangiampongsa | |
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มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์ | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 30 April 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin |
| Preceded by | Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1958[1] Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Ramkhamhaeng University (BA) Ohio University (MA) |
Maris Sangiampongsa (Thai: มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์, RTGS: Marit Sa-ngiamphong) is a Thai career diplomat who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 30 April 2024 under Srettha Thavisin's cabinet.[2]
Education[edit]
Maris graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political and Government from the Faculty of Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University and a master's degree in International Relations from Ohio University, USA.[3]
Career[edit]
Maris first diplomatic assignment was in Brussels, Belgium and followed by Berlin, Germany before receiving the position of ambassador to Nepal, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.[4] He also has experience working in Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Department of International Organizations, Department of Information, and Department of International Economic Affairs.[5]
Political career[edit]
Maris was formerly an advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara. There are also reports that he worked closely with Thaksin Shinawatra when he was Prime Minister.[6]
On April 30, 2024, there was a cabinet reshuffle Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appointing Maris to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Parnpree who had resigned two days earlier.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ "เปิดประวัติ 'มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์' รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศคนใหม่". เดอะสแตนดาร์ด. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Maris confirmed as foreign minister". The Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa". Thanulux Public Company Limited. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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1 Kyaw Tin is currently recognized as Myanmar's official Foreign Minister by ASEAN, instead of Ko Ko Hlaing (despite the latter currently serving as Myanmar's Minister of International Cooperation). |
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