Don Pramudwinai
Don Pramudwinai (Thai: ดอน ปรมัตถ์วินัย, RTGS: Don Poramatwinai, IPA: [dɔːn pɔː.rá.mát.wí.naj]; born 25 January 1950) is a Thai diplomat serving as Foreign Minister of Thailand (2020).[1]
Don Pramudwinai | |
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ดอน ปรมัตถ์วินัย | |
![]() Don Pramudwinai in 2017 | |
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
Assumed office 12 August 2020 | |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
Assumed office 23 August 2015 | |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Preceded by | Thanasak Patimaprakorn |
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office August 2014 – August 2015 | |
Foreign minister | Thanasak Patimaprakorn |
Ambassador of Thailand to United States | |
In office 2009–2010 | |
Prime Minister | Samak Sundaravej |
Preceded by | Krit Garnjana Goonchorn |
Succeeded by | Kittiphong Na Ranong |
Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations | |
In office 2007–2009 | |
Prime Minister | Surayud Chulanont Samak Sundaravej Somchai Wongsawat Abhisit Vejjajiva |
Thai Ambassador to the European Union | |
In office 2004–2007 | |
Prime Minister | Surayud Chulanont Samak Sundaravej |
Ambassador of Thailand to China | |
In office 2000–2004 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Nikhom Tantemsapya |
Succeeded by | Chulaphong Nonsrichai |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | 25 January 1950
Spouse(s) | Narirat Pramudwinai |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles Tufts University |
Profession | Diplomat, politician |
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Education
Don attended Wat Suthiwararam and Suankularb Wittayalai Schools. As an undergraduate he studied at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University (1967–1968). He received a BA in political science and an MA in international relations from UCLA. He also received an MA in international relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.[2][3][4]
Career
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Don joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1974. In 1992 he was appointed Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs. From 1994 to 1998 he was posted as Thailand's Ambassador to Switzerland, Vatican City, and Liechtenstein. From 1999–2000 he was the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson. From 2000–2004 he served as Ambassador to China, North Korea, and Mongolia. From 2004 to 2007 he served as Ambassador to the European Union. From 2007 until 2009 he served as Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. From 2009 until 2010 he served as Ambassador to the United States. In 2014 he was appointed Deputy Foreign Minister, and in 2015 was elevated to Minister of Foreign Affairs.[1] In an August 2020 Cabinet reshuffle, he was also appointed as Deputy Prime Minister in addition to his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs. [5]
Awards and honors
- 1979: Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 1982: Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1984: Knight Commander of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 1989: Knight Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1992: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 1995: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1998: Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 2003: Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 2004: Knight Commander of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
References
- "Minister of Foreign Affairs - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand". www.mfa.go.th.
- ประวัติการทำงานโดยสังเขปของ นาย ดอน ปรมัตถ์วินัย มอบต่อสมาคมข้าราชการพลเรือนเมื่อ พย.๒๕๕๓
- รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศ กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
- นาวาโทตัปนวงศ์ บุนนาค - ชมรมสายสกุลบุนนาค
- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1963883/new-cabinet-ministers-announced