Pornpetch Wichitcholchai
Thai former lawyer and politician
Pornpetch Wichitcholchai (Thai: พรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย, RTGS: Pornpetch Wichitchonlachai; born 1 August 1948) is a Thai lawyer. He has been the President of the Senate of Thailand since 2019.[1]
Pornpetch Wichitcholchai พรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย | |
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President of the Senate of Thailand | |
Assumed office 24 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Nikom Wairatpanij |
President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
In office 17 August 2014 – 21 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Somsak Kiatsuranont (President of the National Assembly) |
Succeeded by | Chuan Leekpai (President of the National Assembly) |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | August 1, 1948
Nationality | Thai |
Spouse(s) | Araya Wichitcholchai |
Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University Harvard University |
Profession | Lawyer |
References
change- ↑ "Ex-NLA president Pornpetch named Senate speaker". Bangkok Post. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2019.