Douglas Gibson (politician)
Douglas Gibson | |
|---|---|
| South African Ambassador to Thailand | |
| In office January 2008 – February 2012 | |
| Chief Whip of the Opposition | |
| In office June 1999 – May 2007 | |
| Deputy | Mike Ellis |
| Leader | Tony Leon |
| Preceded by | Gert Oosthuizen |
| Succeeded by | Ian Davidson |
| Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
| In office 1994 – 15 January 2008 | |
| Chairperson of the Democratic Party Federal Council | |
| In office 1997–2000 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Gant |
| Succeeded by | James Selfe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Harvey Monro Gibson 8 August 1942 Union of South Africa |
| Died | 9 May 2025 (aged 82) South Africa |
| Nationality | South African citizenship |
| Political party | Democratic Alliance (2000–2025) |
| Other political affiliations | Several, including Democratic Party (1989–2002) |
| Spouse | Pamela Gibson |
Douglas Harvey Monro Gibson (8 August 1942 – 9 May 2025) was a South African lawyer, politician and diplomat who served as South Africa's ambassador to Thailand between 2008 and 2012. Previously, he had served as chief whip of the opposition from 1999 to 2007, as chairperson of the federal council of the Democratic Party between 1997 and 2000, and as a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa between 1994 and 2008.