Pichai Chunhavajira (Thai: พิชัย ชุณหวชิร) is a Thai politician, currently serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Finance since 2024.[1][2][3][4] Chunhavajira previously served as chair of the board of Bangchak Corporation since 2012, and chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand board in 2024.[5]

Pichai Chunhavajira
พิชัย ชุณหวชิร
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
Assumed office
27 April 2024
Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Minister of Finance
Assumed office
27 April 2024
Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Preceded bySrettha Thavisin
Personal details
Born (1949-02-15) 15 February 1949 (age 75)
Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
Political partyPheu Thai Party (since 2024)
SpouseSuthasinee Chunhavajira
Alma materThammasat University (AB)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (MBA)

References

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  1. ^ "Thailand Picks Capital Markets Veteran Pichai as Finance Chief". Bloomberg.com. 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  2. ^ "Pichai attributes 2.84 % Thai stock market surge to political stability and other factors". nationthailand. 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  3. ^ "Ex-energy executive Pichai named finance minister amid growth challenge". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ "Pichai makes peace with BOT, vows to work together in harmony". nationthailand. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  5. ^ "SET board names PM's adviser as new chairman". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.