Srettha Thavisin
Srettha Thavisin | |
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เศรษฐา ทวีสิน | |
Srettha in 2023 | |
| 30th Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 22 August 2023 – 14 August 2024 | |
| Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
| Deputy | See list
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| Preceded by | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Succeeded by | Phumtham Wechayachai (acting) |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 27 April 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Arkhom Termpittayapaisith |
| Succeeded by | Pichai Chunhavajira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1962 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Pheu Thai (since 2022) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
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| Nickname | Nid (นิด) |
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 former politician who served as the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand from 2023 until his dismissal from the position by the Constitutional Court on 14 August 2024. In 1988, he co-founded Sansiri, a venture that propelled him to become a billionaire and a leading real estate tycoon within his country.
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. His appointment of Pichit Chuenban to his cabinet led to his dismissal by the courts in August 2024.