Sutin Klungsang
Minister of Defense of Thailand
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| Intro | Minister of Defense of Thailand | |||
| Places | Thailand | |||
| is | Politician Minister | |||
| Work field | Politics | |||
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| Birth | 9 March 1961 | |||
| Age | 63 years | |||
| Star sign | Pisces | |||
| Politics: | Thai Rak Thai Party Pheu Thai Party People's Power Party | |||
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Biography
Sutin Klungsang (Thai: สุทิน คลังแสง; born 9 March 1961), is a Thai politician and educator.
Early life and education
Sutin graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Srinakharinwirot University, Maha Sarakham campus, and a Master's degree in Thai Studies Branch from Mahasarakham University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Magadh University, India.
Political careers
After the 2019 Thai general election, he shone heavily in politics, being a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party in the heated parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and he was appointed as Chairman of the Opposition whips in the 2019 election, looking for a point to attack the government of Prayut.
On 1 September 2023, he was appointed Minister of Defence, becoming the first civilian in Thailand to hold this position without holding the position of Prime Minister.
Honours, decorations and awards
- 2020 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 2008 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand