Suriya Jungrungreangkit

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.