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Phumtham Wechayachai | |
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ภูมิธรรม เวชยชัย | |
 Phumtham in 2021 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 3 September 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Sutin Klungsang |
| Acting Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 14 August 2024 – 16 August 2024 | |
| Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
| Preceded by | Srettha Thavisin |
| Succeeded by | Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
| Minister of Commerce | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 3 September 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Himself (acting) |
| Preceded by | Jurin Laksanawisit |
| Succeeded by | Pichai Naripthaphan |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Acting 28 April 2024 – 30 April 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin |
| Preceded by | Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara |
| Succeeded by | Maris Sangiampongsa |
| Deputy Minister of Transport | |
| In office 11 March 2005 – 19 September 2006 | |
| Prime Minister | Thaksin Shinawatra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1953 Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Pheu Thai |
| Other political affiliations | Thai Rak Thai (1998–2007) Democrat (1977–1997) Communist (1976–1977) |
| Spouse |
Apinaya Wechayachai (m. 1980) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | |
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| Nickname | Uan (อ้วน) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Branch/service | Volunteer Defense Corps |
| Years of service | 1969–2004 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Communist insurgency in Thailand |
Phumtham Wechayachai MPCh MVM (Thai: ภูมิธรรม เวชยชัย, RTGS: Phumtham Wetchayachai, pronounced [pʰūːm.tʰām wêːt.tɕʰá.já.tɕʰāj]; born 5 December 1953) is a Thai politician who served as acting Prime Minister of Thailand from 14 to 16 August 2024, following the dismissal of Srettha Thavisin.[1] He served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce of Thailand in the Srettha cabinet.[2]