Thailand

Supamas Isarabhakdi is a Thai politician currently serving as a Minister Attached to the Office of the Prime Minister. She previously held the position of Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation from 2023 to 2025. A long-time member of the Bhumjaithai Party, she has served multiple terms as a Member of the House of Representatives, including representing Bangkok. Her career includes significant experience in public administration and party leadership, having served as the party's treasurer and spokesperson.

Anutin Charnvirakul is a Thai politician and businessman who has served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand since September 2025. A former executive of the construction firm Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction, he entered politics in 1996 and later became the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party in 2012. Throughout his career, he has held various cabinet positions, including Minister of Public Health and Minister of Interior, and is noted for his role in Thailand's COVID-19 response and the legalization of cannabis. He assumed the premiership following a period of political transition in 2025 and continues to lead the country through a significant electoral period.

Ekniti Nitithanprapas is a Thai politician and economist currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. Before entering his ministerial role in 2025, he held several high-level positions within the Thai civil service, including Director-General of the Treasury Department, the Excise Department, and the Revenue Department. He also possesses significant international experience, having served as a Senior Advisor at the World Bank and as a member of the Governing Board for Tax Inspectors Without Borders. Educated at Thammasat University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Claremont Graduate University, he has focused his career on fiscal policy, tax reform, and economic governance.

Pakorn Nilpraphan is a Thai politician and legal expert currently serving as a Deputy Prime Minister in the government of Anutin Charnvirakul. Before entering politics, he had a distinguished career in the civil service, notably serving as the Secretary-General of the Council of State. He is recognized for his extensive background in legislative drafting and administrative law, having contributed to major constitutional and legal reforms in Thailand. As an independent politician, he focuses on legal oversight and governance, maintaining a reputation for technical expertise in public administration.

Suphajee Suthumpun is a Thai business executive and politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce. Before entering politics, she held prominent leadership roles, including CEO of Dusit International and CEO of Thaicom, and spent over two decades at IBM, where she became the first ASEAN executive to serve in the chairman's office in New York. She is recognized for her strategic management in turning around struggling organizations and was named in the Forbes 50 Over 50 Asia 2024 list. She holds degrees from Thammasat University and Northrop University.

Suriya Juangroongruangkit is a prominent Thai politician and businessman who currently serves as the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives. A veteran figure in Thai politics, he has held numerous high-level government positions throughout his career, including Minister of Transport, Minister of Industry, and Deputy Prime Minister. He previously served as the Secretary-General of the Thai Rak Thai Party and has been a key leader within the Sam Mitr faction. Educated in industrial engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, Suriya has played a significant role in major infrastructure projects and industrial policy development in Thailand. He briefly served as acting Prime Minister in July 2025 following the suspension of Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Suriya Juangroongruangkit is a prominent Thai politician who currently serves as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and the Minister of Transport. Born in 1954, he has held numerous high-level government positions throughout his career, including multiple tenures as Minister of Industry and a brief period as acting Prime Minister in July 2025. Educated at the University of California, Berkeley, he transitioned from a career in the automotive industry into politics, becoming a key figure within the Thai Rak Thai, Palang Pracharath, and Pheu Thai parties. He is recognized for his long-standing influence in Thai governance and his role in various cabinet administrations.

Rutthaphon Naowarat is a Thai politician and former police officer currently serving as the Minister of Justice. Born on January 5, 1965, in Buriram, he pursued a long career in law enforcement, rising to the position of Deputy Commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 3. He is a graduate of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School and the Royal Police Cadet Academy, and holds a master's degree in public and private management from the National Institute of Development Administration. He was appointed to his current ministerial role in September 2025.

Chaichanok Chidchob is a Thai politician currently serving as the Minister of Digital Economy and Society and as the Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party. A member of a prominent political family, he is the son of Newin Chidchob and grandson of former National Assembly President Chai Chidchob. Before entering politics, he held various executive roles within the Buriram United sports organization. Since his election to the House of Representatives in 2023, he has been a key figure in his party, notably opposing the Entertainment Complex Bill in 2025.

Suchart Chomklin is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment since September 2025. Previously, he served as the Minister of Labour from 2020 to 2023 under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. A member of the House of Representatives since 2011, he played a significant role in the diplomatic negotiations to restore relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, facilitating new employment opportunities for Thai workers abroad.

Phonpee Suwanchavee is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Interior and a Member of the House of Representatives for Nakhon Ratchasima. Born in 1982, he is the son of prominent politicians Pairoj and Ranongrak Suwanchavee. He began his political career in 2007 and has been elected to the House of Representatives four times. Throughout his career, he has held various parliamentary roles, including vice-chairmanships of committees on foreign affairs and local administration, and previously served as a political advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Prasert Jantararuangtong is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand since 2024. Previously, he served as the Minister of Digital Economy and Society starting in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Kasetsart University and a Master of Public Administration from the National Institute of Development Administration. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in Thai politics and has received high-level royal decorations, including the Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

Nikorn Somklang is a Thai politician currently serving as the Minister of Social Development and Human Security and as a Member of the House of Representatives for Nakhon Ratchasima. Born on February 9, 1981, in Phimai, Nakhon Ratchasima, he is the son of former MP Somsak Somklang. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Suranaree University of Technology and a master's degree in science from the University of Hannover in Germany. Before his election to the House of Representatives, he served as the secretary to the president of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization. Throughout his parliamentary career, he has held various roles, including spokesperson for the committee on budget management and secretary to the extraordinary committee on the annual expenditure budget bill.

Surasak Pancharoenworakul is a Thai politician currently serving as the Minister of Tourism and Sports and as a Deputy Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party. He has previously held cabinet positions including Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and Deputy Minister of Education. A long-time representative for Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, he was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2007 and has served four terms in office. Before entering national politics, he served as a member of the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial Administrative Organization.

Siripong Angkakulkiat is a Thai politician and businessman currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Transport and a Member of the House of Representatives for Sisaket Province. A member of the Bhumjaithai Party, he has previously served as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office and held roles within the Ministry of Education. Before entering politics, he was a successful real estate developer and entrepreneur in Sisaket. Known for his independent stance, he notably abstained from voting during the 2019 Prime Ministerial election, deviating from his party's position at the time. He holds degrees in engineering and information systems management.

Varawut Silpa-archa is a Thai politician currently serving as the Minister of Industry. The son of former Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa, he has held several high-level government positions, including Minister of Social Development and Human Security and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. Educated in the United Kingdom and the United States, he holds degrees in mechanical engineering and finance. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in the Chart Thai Pattana Party, representing Suphan Buri in the House of Representatives.

Akanat Promphan is a Thai politician currently serving as the Minister of Industry. Born in 1986, he began his political career as a private secretary to his stepfather, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, before being elected as the youngest Member of Parliament in 2011. He later played a prominent role as a spokesman for the People's Democratic Reform Committee during the 2013–2014 protests. After a period of monastic life, he transitioned to the United Thai Nation Party, where he serves as secretary-general. He holds degrees in engineering, economics, and management from the University of Oxford.

Yodchanan Wongsawat is a Thai academic and politician currently serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. A former professor of biomedical engineering at Mahidol University, he specializes in brain-computer interfaces and neural engineering. He entered politics as a candidate for the Pheu Thai Party and was elected as a party-list Member of the House of Representatives in 2026. He is the son of former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and is related to the Shinawatra family.

Akkaranan Kankittinan is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Education in the cabinet of Thailand. He is a member of the Pheu Thai Party and plays a key role in the administration's educational policy initiatives. His appointment reflects his involvement in national governance and his commitment to the party's platform within the current coalition government.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow is a Thai career diplomat and politician currently serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. A veteran of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he previously held senior roles including Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to France and Japan. He also served as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council from 2010 to 2011. In 2026, he was selected as a prime ministerial candidate for the Bhumjaithai Party following a distinguished career in international diplomacy and human rights advocacy.

Songsak Thongsri is a Thai politician currently serving as a Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. A long-standing member of the Bhumjaithai Party, he has held various ministerial positions, including multiple terms as Deputy Minister of Interior and Deputy Minister of Transport. Throughout his extensive career, he has been elected as a Member of Parliament nine times, representing Buriram province. He holds a doctorate in Public Administration from Eastern Asia University and has been a prominent political figure since the 1990s.

Boonthida Somchai is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society. Born on February 7, 1984, she is the daughter of prominent politician Issara Somchai. She began her political career as an assistant to her father before being elected to the House of Representatives in 2011, where she became the youngest female member of the 24th Thai House of Representatives. Throughout her career, she has represented Ubon Ratchathani and has served in various roles, including as a spokesperson for the Bhumjaithai Party and as a member of the government whip. She holds degrees in political science from Ramkhamhaeng University.

Watcharapon Khaokham is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and as a Member of the House of Representatives for Udon Thani. Born on June 20, 1986, he is the son of prominent local politician Wichian Khaokham. Before his election to the national parliament, he held positions as the Deputy Mayor of Udon Thani City Municipality and served as the president of the Udon Thani Football Club. He holds a bachelor's degree from Udon Thani Rajabhat University and a Master of Business Administration from Pacific States University in the United States.

Sabida Thaised is a Thai politician currently serving as the Minister of Culture. She previously served as the Deputy Minister of Interior in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra cabinet, succeeding her father, Chada Thaised. A member of the Bhumjaithai Party, she was elected as a party-list Member of the House of Representatives in 2026. Before entering national politics, she was a business owner and served as a member of the working group for the Ministry of Interior, as well as holding leadership roles in the Thaised Foundation and the Uthai Thani Development Foundation.

Adul Boonthamcharoen is a Thai military officer and politician currently serving as the Minister of Defence. A graduate of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, he previously served as the Commander of the Second Army Area, where he oversaw security operations along the Thai-Cambodian border and in the southern Isan region. Following his military career, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Defence in 2025 before assuming his current cabinet position in March 2026. He also holds a degree in public administration from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

Julapun Amornvivat is a Thai politician who has served as the leader of the Pheu Thai Party since 2025. A long-standing member of the House of Representatives, he has held his parliamentary seat since 2005. Throughout his political career, he has occupied significant roles within the party and government, including serving as the deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party from 2021 to 2025 and as the deputy minister of finance from 2023 to 2025. He is the son of Sompong Amornwiwat and is recognized for his leadership within the Pheu Thai organization.

Phipat Ratchakitprakarn is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and the Minister of Transport. Born in 1955 in Thepha district, Songkhla province, he has held several high-level cabinet positions, including Minister of Tourism and Sports under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Minister of Labour in the administrations of Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Political Science from Ramkhamhaeng University and has been honored with the Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.

Sabida Thaiseth is a Thai politician currently serving as the Deputy Minister of Interior, a position she has held since 2024. She is the third member of her family to serve in three successive Thai cabinets, following her father, Chada Thaiseth, and her aunt, Mananya Thaiseth. Her appointment was supported by her father, who stepped down from his ministerial role to facilitate her entry into the cabinet. In 2025, she was awarded the Freemen Safeguarding Medal, Second Class 2nd Category, in recognition of her service.