Bhichit Rattakul (Thai: พิจิตต รัตตกุล, RTGS: Phichit Rattakun, born August 30, 1946) is a Thai politician who served as the governor of Bangkok from 1996 to 2000 and the science deputy minister of Thailand.[1] He is the son of former foreign minister and deputy prime minister Bhichai Rattakul and is of Thai Chinese descent.[2][3]
Bhichit Rattakul | |
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พิจิตต รัตตกุล | |
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| 12th Governor of Bangkok | |
| In office 3 June 1996 – 22 July 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya |
| Succeeded by | Samak Sundaravej |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 August 1946 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Independent |
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| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and educations
editBhichit earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1976 and was instrumental in the September 2000 Thailand visit of LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley.[4] As of May 2008, Bhichit serves as Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, which is run under the auspices of the United Nations.[5]
Honours
edit- Knight grand Cross in the Order of the White Elephant.
- Knight grand Cross in the Order of the Crown of Thailand.
- Knight grand Commander in the Order of Chula Chom Klao.
- Knight grand Cross by the Emperor of Japa.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Bangkok mayoral hopefuls span wide range". Tapei Times. Archived from the original on 3 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "RTN Bhichai Ratkul Rotary International President (2002-2003) | Rotary Daily". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ^ "Meet Bhichai Rattakul". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- ^ "'Out Among the People'", Ensign, September 2000.
- ^ "Welcome harbinger". The Nation. Archived from the original on 6 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ the rotarian, 1991 aug.