Somsak Thepsuthin | |
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สมศักดิ์ เทพสุทิน | |
Minister of Public Health | |
Assumed office 27 April 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Cholnan Srikaew |
In office 24 October 1997 – 8 November 1997 | |
Prime Minister | Chavalit Yongchaiyudh |
Preceded by | Montri Pongpanich |
Succeeded by | Rakkiat Sukthana |
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
In office 1 September 2023 – 27 April 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin |
In office 6 October 2004 – 11 March 2005 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 10 July 2019 – 17 March 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Preceded by | Prajin Juntong |
Succeeded by | Tawee Sodsong |
Minister of Labour | |
In office 2 August 2005 – 19 September 2006 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Sora-at Klinpratoom |
Succeeded by | Apai Chantanajunlaka |
Minister of Tourism and Sports | |
In office 11 March 2005 – 2 August 2005 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Sontaya Kunplome |
Succeeded by | Pracha Maleenont |
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | |
In office 8 November 2003 – 6 October 2004 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Sora-at Klinpratoom |
Succeeded by | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha |
Minister of Industry | |
In office 3 October 2002 – 8 November 2003 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Suriya Juangroongruangkit |
Succeeded by | Pinit Jarusombat |
In office 14 November 1997 – 4 October 1998 | |
Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
Preceded by | Korn Dabbaransi |
Succeeded by | Suwat Liptapanlop |
Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister | |
In office 17 February 2001 – 3 October 2002 | |
Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Adisai Potaramik |
Succeeded by | Pongthep Thepkanjana Suwat Liptapanlop |
Deputy Minister of Transport | |
In office 18 July 1995 – 24 November 1996 | |
Prime Minister | Banharn Silpa-archa |
Deputy Minister of Public Health | |
In office 17 April 1992 – 10 June 1992 | |
Prime Minister | Suchinda Kraprayoon |
Personal details | |
Born | Sukhothai, Thailand | 13 January 1955
Political party | Pheu Thai (2013–2018, 2023–present) |
Other political affiliations | Social Action (1977–2001) Thai Rak Thai (2001–2007) People's Power (2007) Neutral Democratic (2007–2008) Bhumjaithai (2009–2013) Palang Pracharath (2019–2023) |
Spouse | Anongwan Thepsuthin |
Alma mater | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang Thammasat University |
Profession | Politician |
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Somsak Thepsuthin (Thai: สมศักดิ์ เทพสุทิน; born 13 January 1955)[1] is a Thai politician and Minister of Public Health under Srettha Thavisin's cabinet. He served as Minister of Justice in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.[2][3]