 | This article relies largely or entirely on a
single source. (May 2024) |
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
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
Maris first diplomatic assignment was in Brussels, Belgium and followed by Vientiane, Laos, Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France 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
Maris was formerly an advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara. 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. [6] [7]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Former ambassador Maris tipped as new Thai foreign minister
- ^ Who is Thailand’s new minister of foreign affairs
- ^ Maris confirmed as foreign minister
- ^ Thailand Confirms Former Career Diplomat as New Foreign Minister
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). |
 | This article about a Thai politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
| This article relies largely or entirely on a
single source. (May 2024) |
Maris Sangiampongsa | |
|---|---|
มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์ | |
|
| |
| 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
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
Maris first diplomatic assignment was in Brussels, Belgium and followed by Vientiane, Laos, Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France 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
Maris was formerly an advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara. 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. [6] [7]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Former ambassador Maris tipped as new Thai foreign minister
- ^ Who is Thailand’s new minister of foreign affairs
- ^ Maris confirmed as foreign minister
- ^ Thailand Confirms Former Career Diplomat as New Foreign Minister
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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| This article about a Thai politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |