| Bhichit Rattakul | |
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| พิจิตต รัตตกุล | |
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| 12th Governor of Bangkok | |
| In office 3 June 1996 – 22 July 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya |
| Succeeded by | Samak Sundaravej |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1946-08-30) 30 August 1946 (age 78) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Independent |
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| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Bhichit Rattakul (Thai: พิจิตต รัตตกุล, RTGS: Phichit Rattakun, born August 30, 1946) is a Thai politician who served as the governor of Bangkok from 1996 to 2000 and the science deputy minister of Thailand. He is the son of former foreign minister and deputy prime minister Bhichai Rattakul and is of Thai Chinese descent.
Early life and educations
Bhichit earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1976 and was instrumental in the September 2000 Thailand visit of LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley. As of May 2008, Bhichit serves as Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, which is run under the auspices of the United Nations.
Honours
- Knight grand Cross in the Order of the White Elephant.
- Knight grand Cross in the Order of the Crown of Thailand.
- Knight grand Commander in the Order of Chula Chom Klao.
- Knight grand Cross by the Emperor of Japa.
References
- "Bangkok mayoral hopefuls span wide range". Tapei Times. Archived from the original on 3 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- "RTN Bhichai Ratkul Rotary International President (2002-2003) | Rotary Daily". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- "Meet Bhichai Rattakul". Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
- "'Out Among the People'", Ensign, September 2000.
- "Welcome harbinger". The Nation. Archived from the original on 6 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- the rotarian, 1991 aug.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byKritsada Arunwong na Ayutthaya | Governor of Bangkok 1996–2000 |
Succeeded bySamak Sundaravej |