Puttipong Punnakanta | |
|---|---|
พุทธิพงษ์ ปุณณกันต์ | |
 Phutthipong in 2009 | |
| Minister of Digital Economy and Society | |
| In office 10 July 2019 – 24 February 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Pichet Durongkaveroj |
| Succeeded by | Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn |
| Government spokesperson | |
| In office 26 August 2018 – 5 February 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Sansern Kaewkamnerd |
| Succeeded by | Narumon Pinyosinwat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1968 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Bhumjaithai Party |
| Other political affiliations | Palang Pracharath Party (2018–2021) Democrat (2001–2018) |
| Spouse | Nusba Punnakanta |
| Relatives | Pong Punnakan (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician |
Puttipong Punnakanta, also written as Buddhipongse Punnakanta (Thai: พุทธิพงษ์ ปุณณกันต์; born 20 November 1968) is a Thai politician. He served as Minister of Digital Economy and Society in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from 10 July 2019 until he was removed from office.[1][2][3] In February 2021, he was found guilty of insurrection during protests that led to the 2014 coup d'état.[4] He was released from prison on bail, later in February 2021,[5] which stands in contrast to his sentence still standing at a prison term of seven years.[6]
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