Draft:Pisanu Suvanajata

Pisanu Suvanajata
พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ
Thai Ambassador to the United Kingdom
In office
2017–2022
MonarchVajiralongkorn
Prime MinisterPrayut Chan-o-cha
Srettha Thavisin
Preceded byKittipong Na Ranong
Succeeded byThani Thongphakdi
Thai Ambassador to Ireland
In office
2017–2022
MonarchVajiralongkorn
Prime MinisterPrayut Chan-o-cha
Srettha Thavisin
Preceded byKittipong Na Ranong
Succeeded byThani Thongphakdi
Personal details
EducationThammasat University (BA, MA)
Northern Illinois University (MA)

Pisanu Suvanajata (Thai: พิษณุ สุวรรณะชฎ) is a Thai diplomat and businessman, currently the vice chairman of ThaiBev.[1][2] Suvanajata was Thai Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland from 2017 to 2022, and Thai Ambassador to Myanmar from 2012 to 2016.[3][4][5][6]

Thai Ambassador to Myanmar (2012–2016)

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Following Myanmar's move toward democratization in 2012, Suvanajata encouraged Thai investment in Myanmar, along with encouraging participation in international sporting events like the SEA Games.[7][8][9] Suvanajata likewise supported the continued political and economic form under Burmese President Thein Sein.[10][11]

Thai Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Ireland (2017–2022)

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Suvanajata hosted a reception for the British Cave Rescue Council divers who partook in the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018.[12][13] He attended the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ "Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Vice Chairman of ThaiBev". asean.org. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  2. ^ "Thai Ambassador paid a farewell call on the representative of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO)". สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงลอนดอน. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  3. ^ "Ambassador Pisanu Suvanajata of Thailand, in collaboration with the Anglo-Thai Society, chaired by Mr. Steve Buckley, jointly organised a launch of a book entitled "The King and the Consul: A British Tragedy in Old Siam", by Mr. Simon Landy, MBE". สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงลอนดอน. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  4. ^ "Thai cave divers visit Downing Street and meet PM". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  5. ^ "Pisanu Suvanajata". Archived from the original on 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
  6. ^ Mahtani, Natasha Brereton-Fukui, Duncan Mavin and Shibani. "Global Firms Repatriate Myanmar's Exiles to Ease Labor Shortage". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-05-24.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Ready for the world stage". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  8. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Myanmar vote result "won"t disrupt ties with Thailand"". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  9. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Thai investment in Myanmar slowing". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  10. ^ "Envoy says Myanmar ripe for Thai firms". nationthailand. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  11. ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Next three years will be crucial". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  12. ^ "Powys man receives knighthood for Thai cave rescue". County Times. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  13. ^ "British divers in Thai rescue feted at Downing St". Yahoo News. 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  14. ^ "Paying last respects to Queen Elizabeth II - Thai PBS World". 2022-09-19. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
  15. ^ SNS (2022-09-19). "Asian leaders attending Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-05-24.