Sutin Klungsang

Sutin Klungsang (Thai: สุทิน คลังแสง; born 9 March 1961), is a Thai politician, educator and current Thai Minister of Defence.[1]

Sutin Klungsang
MPCh MVM MP
สุทิน คลังแสง
Sutin in 2024
Minister of Defence
Assumed office
1 September 2023
Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Preceded byPrayut Chan-o-cha
Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Representatives
In office
28 May 2019 – 20 March 2023
LeaderSompong Amornwiwat
Chonlanan Srikaew
Preceded byJurin Laksanawisit
Succeeded byPakornwut Udompipatskul
Member of the House of Representatives
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Assumed office
14 May 2023
In office
6 January 2001 – 5 January 2005
Member of the House of Representatives
for Maha Sarakham
In office
24 March 2019 – 20 March 2023
Constituency5th district (2019)
In office
6 February 2005 – 2 December 2008
Constituency1st district (2005, 2007)
Personal details
Born (1961-03-09) 9 March 1961
Chiang Yuen, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
Political partyPheu Thai (2012–present)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseChaweewan Klangsaeng
Alma mater
ProfessionPolitician, educator
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Early life and education

Sutin graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Srinakharinwirot University, Maha Sarakham campus, and a Master's degree in Thai Studies Branch from Mahasarakham University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Magadh University, India.[2]

Political careers

After the 2019 Thai general election, he shone heavily in politics, being a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party in the heated parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and he was appointed as Chairman of the Opposition whips in the 2019 election, looking for a point to attack the government of Prayut.

On 1 September 2023, he was appointed Minister of Defence, becoming the first civilian in Thailand to hold this position without holding the position of Prime Minister.[3]

Honours, decorations and awards

References
  1. "New cabinet list expected to be submitted for Royal approval next week". Thai PBS World. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. เปิดประวัติ "สุทิน คลังแสง" เขาเป็นใคร เพราะอะไร ถึงมีชื่อนั่ง รมว.กลาโหม
  3. 'สุรชาติ บำรุงสุข' เปิดโจทย์รับ ว่าที่ รมว.กลาโหม ที่ชื่อ ‘สุทิน คลังแสง’ พลเรือนที่ไม่ใช่นายกฯคนแรก
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