Pridiyathorn Devakula

Politician, Family member

1947 –

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Who is Pridiyathorn Devakula?

Mom Rajawongse Pridiyathorn Devakula is a Thai economist who served as Minister of Finance in the interim civilian government during 2006-2007. Before being named to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, Pridiyathorn had served as Governor of the Bank of Thailand since 2001. Following the September 2006 coup d'état, there was speculation that he would be appointed prime minister by the junta.

He is a son of HSH Prince Priditheppong Devakula, so he is often called by the media as "Earl Ui" following his nickname "Ui".

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Born
Jul 15, 1947
Bangkok
Profession
Education
  • Thammasat University
  • University of Pennsylvania
Lived in
  • Bangkok

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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