Pirapan Salirathavibhaga
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga | |
|---|---|
พีระพันธุ์ สาลีรัฐวิภาค | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin
|
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin
|
| Preceded by | Supattanapong Punmeechaow |
| Succeeded by | Auttapol Rerkpiboon |
| Secretary-General to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 20 December 2022 – 1 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Distat Hotrakitya |
| Succeeded by | Prommin Lertsuridej |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 20 December 2008 – 9 August 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Abhisit Vejjajiva |
| Preceded by | Somsak Kiatsuranont |
| Succeeded by | Pracha Promnok |
| Leader of the United Thai Nation Party | |
| Assumed office 3 August 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Thandee Hongrattanauthai (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1959 |
| Party | United Thai Nation Party (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (1996–2019) Independent (2019–2021) Palang Pracharath Party (2021–2022) |
| Spouse | Sunong Salirathavibhaga |
| Alma mater | Thammasat University (LL.B.) Tulane University (LL.M., MCL) |
Pirapan Salirathavibhaga (Thai: พีระพันธุ์ สาลีรัฐวิภาค, RTGS: Phiraphan Saliratthawiphak; born 21 February 1959) is a Thai politician who has served as the Minister of Energy and Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand since 2023.[1][2][3][4] Salirathavibhaga is leader of the United Thai Nation Party.[5]
Family background
His ancestors — whether his father, grandfather, or even great-grandfather — were all either military officers or judges, holding high-ranking positions in government service. His family also owned multiple houses and plots of land throughout the Pradiphat, Saphan Khwai, and Sutthisan areas. A short street branching off from Pradiphat road was even named after the family’s surname: Salirathavibhaga road (or Saliratthawiphak in alternative spellings).
Political careers
He began his political career as an MP representing the Phaya Thai district — an area where his family owned significant land — under the Democrat Party, alongside Abhisit Vejjajiva and Tharin Nimmanhaemin, following the general election in late 1996.
Royal decorations
Pirapan has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- 1999 - Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1998 - Knight Grand Cordon of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
References
- ^ Apisitniran, Lamonphet (29 February 2024). "Pirapan says electricity bills to stay at same rate". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "New Cabinet Finalized and Awaits King's Approval, Thai PM Says". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "King endorses new cabinet". Bangkok Post. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Pirapan says Energy Ministry working on new oil price structure". nationthailand. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "UTNP leader Pirapan gives up MP status to serve Prayut till the end". nationthailand. 2023-07-03. Retrieved 2024-09-10.