Abhisit Vejjajiva
Born: 3 August 1964
Birthplace: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Father: Dr. Athasit Vejjajiva
Mother: Dr. Sodsai Vejjajiva
Spouse: Assistant Professor Dr. Pimpen (Sakuntabhai) Vejjajiva,
Lecturer at the Faculty of Science’s Department of Mathematics, Chulalongkorn University
Children: Prang (F) and Pannasit (M)
Education: Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Economics, Oxford University, UK
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), First Class honour, Oxford University, UK
Bachelor of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University
Honorary Doctorate in Law, Ramkhamhaeng University
Professional Experience:
Prior to 1992
- Special lecturer in Economics at Oxford University
- Lecturer at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
- Lecturer at Thammasat University’s Faculty of Economics
After 1992:
Member of Parliament, Democrat Party
- 1992 Bangkok District 6
- 1995 Bangkok District 5
- 2001 Democrat Party List
- 2005 Democrat Party List, until February 2006
- 2007 (23 December 07) Democrat Party List Zone 6
Political Posts:
1992 – 1994: Government Spokesperson
1994: Deputy Secretary to the Prime Minister (for political affairs)
1995: Chairman, House Committee on Education Affairs
1998: Chairman, Committee to Consider the National Education Bill
2001: Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, in charge of Board of Investment (BOI), Counter Corruption Commission, Office of the Education Council, Office of the Decentralization to Local Government Organization Committee
Democrat Party’s Posts:
1999: Deputy Leader, Democrat Party
2005 – Present: Leader of the Democrat Party
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