Maris Sangiampongsa
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Maris Sangiampongsa | |
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มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์ | |
 Sangiampongsa in 2024 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 30 April 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara |
| Ambassador of Thailand | |
| In office to New Zealand to Nepal to Canada to Australia 2014 – 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1958[1] Bangkok, Thailand[citation needed] |
| Political party | Pheu Thai (since 2024) |
| Spouse | Korkan Sangiampongsa |
| Alma mater | Ramkhamhaeng University (BA) Ohio University (MA) |
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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 and currently under Paetongtarn Shinawatra's cabinet.[2]
Education
[edit]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
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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
[edit]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]
Honours
[edit]Maris has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- 2015 –
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant[8]
- 2010 –
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand[9]
Medals
[edit]- 2011 –
Chakrabarti Mala Medal[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "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
- ^ "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ประจำปี ๒๕๕๘" (PDF). Government Gazette. 2015-12-04. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ประจำปี ๒๕๕๓" (PDF). Government Gazette. 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเหรียญจักรมาลาและเหรียญจักรพรรดิมาลา ประจำปี ๒๕๕๔" (PDF). Government Gazette. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
1 Than Swe 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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