President of SEAMEO Council (SEAMEC President) 2002

H E Mr Pongpol Adireksarn
Minister of Education
Minsitry of Education
Rajdamnoen Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10300, Thailand
Education Background 1964 Bachelor Lehigh University, USA
1966 Master American University, USA
Working Experiences 1966 - 1968 Department of Economic Relations Ministry of Economic Affairs
1968 - 1973 Department of Central Intelligence, Office of the Prime Minister
1973 - 1977 Managing Director of Royal Mosaic Exports Co., Ltd.
1977 - 1983 President of Thailand Leaterwork Co., Ltd.
1986 - 1991 President of Express Transport Organization
Political Appointments    1983 - 1986 Member of Parliament, Saraburi
1992 - 1992 Member of Parliament, Saraburi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs
1995 - 1996 Member of Parliament, Saraburi and Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister
1996 - 2000 Member of Parliament, Saraburi and Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
2000 - 2002 Deputy Prime Minister
2002 - 2003 Minsiter of Education
Royal Decorations
  • Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
  • Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
  • Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
  • Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant

 

 

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