Krasae Chanawongse

Krasae Chanawongse
M.D.
MPCh MWM
กระแส ชนะวงศ์
Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister
In office
17 February 2001 – 11 March 2005
Prime MinisterThaksin Shinawatra
Preceded byAbhisit Vejjajiva
Jurin Laksanawisit
Paveena Hongsakul
Somboon Rahong
Succeeded bySuranand Vejjajiva
Newin Chidchob
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
16 February 1995 – 19 May 1995
Prime MinisterChuan Leekpai
Preceded byThaksin Shinawatra
Succeeded byM.R. Kasem S. Kasemsri
Minister of University Affairs
In office
15 October 1994 – 11 February 1995
Prime MinisterChuan Leekpai
Preceded bySuthep Atthakorn
Succeeded byThawin Praison
Personal details
Born (1934-03-01) 1 March 1934 (age 90)
Phon, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Political party
SpousePenkae Chanawongse (died 2009)
Children2
Alma mater
ProfessionPhysician

Krasae Chanawongse (Thai: กระแส ชนะวงศ์, RTGSKrasae Chanawong, born 1 March 1934) is a Thai physician, professor of medicine, and politician. He is the recipient of the 1973 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership. In 1995, he served as Foreign Minister of Thailand. From 2001 to 2005 he was Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister and advisor of Thaksin Shinawatra.