Wisanu Subsompon (Thai: วิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล) is a Thai academic and politician, currently serving as a Deputy Governor of Bangkok.[1] Prior to his appointment, Subsompon was Vice President for Property and Physical Management a Chulalongkorn University and an associate professor of civil engineering.[2]

Wisanu Subsompon
วิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล
Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Assumed office
1 June 2022
GovernorChadchart Sittipunt
Personal details
EducationChulalongkorn University (BEng)
Carnegie Mellon University (MEng, PhD)

Early life and education edit

Subsompon received a bachelors of engineering from Chulalongkorn University, and an MS and Ph.D in civil engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Career edit

Subsompon is charged with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) infrastructure, water drainage and traffic.[1] He has helped to coordinate emergency preparation and response to flooding in Bangkok, including from Typhoon Noru.[3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Chadchart names his four deputies on Day 1". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Shopping in comfort". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Bangkok braced for Storm Noru". Pattaya Mail. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  4. ^ Nation, The (6 October 2022). "Flood situation will not be as severe as in 2011, Chadchart assures Bangkokians". nationthailand. Retrieved 10 October 2022.