Veerakarn Musikapong | |
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วีระกานต์ มุสิกพงศ์ | |
Born | Veera Musikapong Thai: วีระ มุสิกพงศ์ 24 May 1948 |
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Political party | Thai Rak Thai Party |
Spouse | Srivilai Prasutanon |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Volunteer Defense Corps |
Rank | VDC Col[1] |
Veerakarn Musikapong (Thai: วีระกานต์ มุสิกพงศ์, RTGS: Wirakan Musikaphong), born Veera Musikapong (Thai: วีระ มุสิกพงศ์) on 24 May 1948 in Ranot, Songkhla Province, is a Thai politician. Veera was government spokesman of Prime Minister Seni Pramoj, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, of Communications, and of Interior in the governments of Prem Tinsulanonda, secretary general of the Democrat Party, executive member of the Thai Rak Thai Party and longstanding Member of Parliament. Since 2006, he has been one of the leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship or Red Shirts.[2]