Srettha Thavisin

Srettha Thavisin
MPCh MVM
เศรษฐา ทวีสิน
Srettha in 2023
30th Prime Minister of Thailand
In office
22 August 2023 – 14 August 2024
MonarchVajiralongkorn
Deputy
See list
Preceded byPrayut Chan-o-cha
Succeeded byPhumtham Wechayachai (acting)
Minister of Finance
In office
1 September 2023 – 27 April 2024
Prime MinisterHimself
Preceded byArkhom Termpittayapaisith
Succeeded byPichai Chunhavajira
Personal details
Born (1962-02-15) 15 February 1962 (age 62)
Bangkok, Thailand
Political partyPheu Thai (since 2022)
Spouse
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(m. 1989)​
Children3
Education
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • politician
Signature
NicknameNid (นิด)
Srettha Thavisin's voice
Srettha talks about the digital wallet scheme
Recorded 15 November 2023

Srettha Thavisin MPCh MVM (Thai: เศรษฐา ทวีสิน, RTGS: Settha Thawisin, pronounced [sèːt.tʰǎː tʰā.wīː.sǐn] ⓘ; born 15 February 1962) is a Thai businessman and politician who served as the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand from 2023[1] until his dismissal from the position by the Constitutional Court on 14 August 2024.[2][3] In 1988, he co-founded Sansiri, a venture that propelled him to become a billionaire and a leading real estate tycoon within his country.[4]

During his almost one-year premiership, he oversaw economic policies aimed at stimulating the Thai economy, particularly in Thailand's tourism sector by promoting Thai soft power. He also attempted to implement the digital wallet scheme and his international visits were aimed at attracting investors. Srettha was however labelled as a "puppet" under the control of powers behind the throne by critics.[5] His appointment of Pichit Chuenban to his cabinet led to his dismissal by the courts in August 2024.[6]

  1. ^ ประกาศแต่งตั้งนายกรัฐมนตรี ลงวันที่ 22 สิงหาคม 2566 Archived 23 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine ราชกิจจานุเบกษา เล่ม ๑๔๐ ตอนพิเศษ ๒๐๑ ง หน้า ๑ วันที่ ๒๓ สิงหาคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๖
  2. ^ Wongcha-um, Panu; Setboonsarng, Chayut. "Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment". Reuters. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  3. ^ ""เศรษฐา" ไม่รอด ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญตัดสินพ้นตำแหน่งนายกฯ". Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Thailand's king swears in new PM Srettha Thavisin and cabinet". CNA. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  5. ^ "'I am nobody's puppet': PM". 5 November 2023. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Thai court orders dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin". Al Jazeera. 14 August 2024.