Trairong Suwankiri | |
|---|---|
ไตรรงค์ สุวรรณคีรี | |
.jpg) Trairong in 2010 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 15 January 2010 – 9 August 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Abhisit Vejjajiva |
| In office 9 July 1999 – 9 November 2000 | |
| Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
| Minister of Labour and Social Services | |
| In office 14 November 1997 – 4 October 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
| Preceded by | Montri Dan-paiboon |
| Succeeded by | Sompong Amornwiwat |
| Minister of Industry | |
| In office 29 September 1992 – 13 December 1995 | |
| Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
| Preceded by | Sanan Kachornprasart |
| Succeeded by | Chaiwat Sinsuwong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1944 Songkhla, Thailand |
| Political party | United Thai Nation (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat (1984–2022) |
| Spouse | Nut Suwankiri |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | |
Trairong Suwankiri (Thai: ไตรรงค์ สุวรรณคีรี; born 24 June 1944) is a Thai politician. Member of United Thai Nation Party. He was deputy prime minister[2] in the cabinet of Abhisit Vejjajiva, and vice leader of the Democrats. His name, Trairong means tricolour and is the name of the Thai national flag. In parliament and public he is known for his jokes and his heavy Southern accent.
- ^ "ไตรรงค์ สุวรรณคีรี" [Trirong Suwannakiri] (in Thai). Archived from the original on 2018-07-18.
- ^ "Suthep: Prawit will keep portfolio". Bangkok Post. 28 October 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2011.