Thaksin Shinawatra
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| Thaksin Shinawatra ทักษิณ ชินวัตร |
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| 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office February 9, 2001 – September 19, 2006 |
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| Monarch | Rama IX |
| Preceded by | Chuan Leekpai |
| Succeeded by | Surayud Chulanont |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1949 San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Thai Rak Thai (formerly) |
| Spouse(s) | Potjaman Shinawatra (1980-2008) |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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Thaksin Shinawatra (b. July 26, 1949) is a Thai businessman, politician, former Prime Minister of Thailand. He is a former leader of the Thai Rak Thai Party.
Education [change]
- high school- Montfort college, Chiang mai, Thailand.
- university- Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School
- master's degree - Eastern Kentucky University, USA
- doctor's degree - Sam Houston State University, USA