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| Maris Sangiampongsa | |
|---|---|
| มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์ | |
.jpg) Sangiampongsa in 2024 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 30 April 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1958-11-19) 19 November 1958 (age 66) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Pheu Thai (since 2024) |
| Spouse | Korkan Sangiampongsa |
| Alma mater | Ramkhamhaeng University (BA) Ohio University (MA) |
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Maris Sangiampongsa (Thai: มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์, RTGS: Marit Sa-ngiamphong) is a Thai career diplomat who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 30 April 2024 under Srettha Thavisin's cabinet and currently under Paetongtarn Shinawatra's cabinet.
Education
Maris graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political and Government from the Faculty of Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University and a master's degree in International Relations from Ohio University, USA.
Career
Maris first diplomatic assignment was in Brussels, Belgium and followed by Vientiane, Laos, Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France before receiving the position of ambassador to Nepal, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. He also has experience working in Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Department of International Organizations, Department of Information, and Department of International Economic Affairs.
Political career
Maris was formerly an advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara.
On April 30, 2024, there was a cabinet reshuffle Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appointing Maris to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Parnpree who had resigned two days earlier.
Honours
Maris has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- 2015 –
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant - 2010 –
Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
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Medals
- 2011 –
Chakrabarti Mala Medal
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References
- "เปิดประวัติ 'มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์' รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศคนใหม่". เดอะสแตนดาร์ด. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- "Maris confirmed as foreign minister". The Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- "Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa". Thanulux Public Company Limited. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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- "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ประจำปี ๒๕๕๘" (PDF). Government Gazette. 2015-12-04. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ประจำปี ๒๕๕๓" (PDF). Government Gazette. 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- "ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเหรียญจักรมาลาและเหรียญจักรพรรดิมาลา ประจำปี ๒๕๕๔" (PDF). Government Gazette. 2012-06-27. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
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