List of political families in Thailand
Several political families have been active in the politics of Thailand. Names in bold indicate the individual was/is a Prime Minister of Thailand.
A
[edit]Amornwiwat family
[edit]- Sompong Amornwiwat – Leader of the Opposition (2019–2021), Leader of the Pheu Thai Party (2019–2021), Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008), Minister of Foreign Affairs (2008), Minister of Justice (2008), Minister of Industry (1992), Minister of Labour and Social Services (1998–1999), (1992)[1][2]
C
[edit]Charnvirakul family
[edit]- Chavarat Charnvirakul – Acting Prime Minister of Thailand (2008), Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (2009–2012), Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008), Minister of the Interior (2008–2011), Minister of Public Health (2008), Minister of Social Development and Human Security (2008)[5][6]
- Anutin Charnvirakul, son of Chavarat – Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2019–present), Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (2012–present), Member of the House of Representatives (2019–present), Minister of Interior (2013–present), Minister of Public Health (2019–2023), Deputy Minister of Public Health (2005–2006) and (2004), Deputy Minister of Commerce (2004–2005)[7][8]
- Chai Chidchob – Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the National Assembly of Thailand (2008–2011)
- Newin Chidchob, son of Chai – Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister (2005–2006)
- Saksayam Chidchob, son of Chai – Minister of Transport (2019–2023)
- Permpoon Chidchob, son of Chai – Minister of Education (2023–present)
Choonhavan family
[edit]- Phin Choonhavan – Prime Minister de facto of Thailand (1947), Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1951–1956), Minister of Agriculture (1953–1957), 15th Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army (1948–1954)[10][11]
- Chatichai Choonhavan, son of Phin – 17th Prime Minister of Thailand (1988–1991), Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1986–1988), Minister of Industry (1976), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1975–1976)[12][13][14]
- Kraisak Choonhavan, son of Chatichai, grandson of Phin – Deputy Leader of the Democrat Party (2008–2011)[15][16]
- Pramarn Adireksarn, son-in-law of Phin and brother-in-law of Chatichai – Leader of the Opposition (1992–1994), (1983–1986), Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1980–1983), (1976), (1975–1976), Minister of Interior (1990–1991), (1988–1990), Minister of Industry (1990), Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (1976), Minister of Defence (1975–1976)[17]
- Pongpol Adireksarn, son of Pramarn – Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2001–2005), Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister (1995–1996), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1992)[18][19]
- Korn Dabbaransi, grandson of Phin, nephew of Chatichai – Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2002–2003), (1998–2000), (1996–1997), Minister of Science and Technology (2004–2005), Minister of Public Health (1998–2000), Minister of Industry (1996–1997), Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister (1988–1990)[20][21]
- Chatichai Choonhavan, son of Phin – 17th Prime Minister of Thailand (1988–1991), Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1986–1988), Minister of Industry (1976), Minister of Foreign Affairs (1975–1976)[12][13][14]
J
[edit]Juangroongruangkit family
[edit]- Suriya Juangroongruangkit – Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2024–present), (2005–2006), Minister of Transport (2023–present), (2002–2005), Member of the House of Representatives (2023–2024), Minister of Industry (2019–2023), (2005–2006), (2001–2002), Deputy Minister of Industry (1998–1999)[22][23]
- Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, Suriya's nephew – Leader of the Future Forward Party (2018–2020), Member of the House of Representatives (2019)[24][25][26]
K
[edit]- Somchai Khunpluem – Mayor of Saen Suk Municipality, Chonburi Province[28]
- Sontaya Kunplome, son of Somchai – Mayor of Pattaya City (2018–2022)[29]
- Wittaya Khunpluem, son of Somchai – President of the Chonburi Provincial Administration Organization[30]
- Itthiphol Khunpluem, son of Somchai – Minister of Culture (2019–2023), Mayor of Pattaya City (2008–2016)[31]
- Narongchai Khunpluem, son of Somchai – Mayor of Saen Suk Municipality, Chonburi Province[32][33]
L
[edit]Limjaroenrat family
[edit]- Pita Limjaroenrat – Leader of the Move Forward Party (2020–2023), Member of the House of Representatives (2019–2024)[34]
- Pongsak Limjaroenrat, Pita's father – Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives[35][36]
- Padung Limjaroenrat, Pita's uncle and Pongsak's brother – Secretary to the Interior Minister, Aide to Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra[37]
P
[edit]Phibunsongkhram family
[edit]- Plaek Phibunsongkhram – 3rd Prime Minister of Thailand (1938–1944, 1948–1957), Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (1940–1943), Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army (1938–1944, 1947–1948)
- Nitya Pibulsonggram, son of Plaek – Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2008), Thai Ambassador to the United States (1996–2000)[38]
- Thamanat Prompow – Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (2023–2024), Member of the House of Representatives (2019–present), Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (2019–2021)[40][41]
S
[edit]- Thaksin Shinawatra – 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand (2001–2006)
- Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of Thaksin – 28th Prime Minister of Thailand (2011–2014)
- Somchai Wongsawat, brother-in-law of Thaksin and Yingluck – 26th Prime Minister of Thailand (2011–2014)
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thaksin, niece of Yingluck – 31st Prime Minister of Thailand (2014–present)[45]
- Banharn Silpa-archa – 21st Prime Minister of Thailand (1995–1996)[47][48]
- Chumpol Silpa-archa, brother of Banharn – Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2011–2013), Minister of Tourism and Sports (2008–2013), Minister of Education (1997–1998), Leader of the Chartthaipattana Party (2009–2013)[49][50]
- Varawut Silpa-archa, son of Banharn – Minister of Social Development and Human Security (2023–present), Leader of the Chartthaipattana Party (2022–present)[51][52]
- Kanchana Silpa-archa, daughter of Banharn – Leader of the Chartthaipattana Party (2018–2022), Deputy Minister of Education (1999–2001)[53]
Sirilatthayakorn family
[edit]T
[edit]- Chada Thaiseth – Deputy Minister of Interior (2023–2024)
- Mananya Thaiseth, sister of Chada, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (2019–2023)[58]
- Sabida Thaiseth, daughter of Chada – Deputy Minister of Interior (2024–present)[59]
- Weerachart Rasamee, son-in-law of Chada – Mayor of Talukdoo municipality, Uthai Thani Province (–2023)[60][61]
- Sanoh Thienthong – Minister of Interior (1996–1997), Minister of Public Health (1995–1996)[63][64]
- Surachart Thienthong, son of Sanoh – Candidate for Member of the House of Representatives (2023)
- Sorawong Thienthong, son of Sanoh – Minister of Tourism and Sports (2024–present), Member of the House of Representatives (2023–present)[65]
- Surakiat Thienthong, son of Sanoh – Member of the House of Representatives (2023–present)
- Kwanruen Thienthong, sister of Sanoh – Member of the House of Representatives (2023–present), Member of the Senate (2006)
- Trinuch Thienthong, daughter of Kwanruen – Minister of Education (2021–2023)[66][67]
Thaugsuban family
[edit]- Suthep Thaugsuban – Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2008–2011), Minister of Transport (1997–2000)[68][69]
- Akanat Promphan, son-in-law of Suthep – Minister of Industry (1997–present), Secretary-general of United Thai Nation Party (2022–present), Member of the House of Representatives (2023–present)[70][71][72]
W
[edit]Wangsuphakijkosol family
[edit]- Weerasak Wangsuphakijkosol – Deputy Transport Minister (2021–2023), Deputy Transport Minister (2019–2021)[73][74]
- Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, daughter of Weerasak – Minister of Culture (2024–present), Minister of Tourism and Sports (2023–2024)[75][76]
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