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Pornpetch Wichitcholchai
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Pornpetch Wichitcholchai (Thai: พรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย, RTGS: Phonphet Wichitchonlachai; born 1 August 1948) is a Thai lawyer who has served as the President of the Senate of Thailand from May 2019 to July 2024. He was previously President of the National Legislative Assembly from August 2014 to May 2019.
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Pornpetch Wichitcholchai | |
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พรเพชร วิชิตชลชัย | |
![]() Pornpetch in 2014 | |
President of the Senate of Thailand and Vice President of National Assembly of Thailand | |
In office 28 May 2019 – 10 July 2024 | |
Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha Srettha Thavisin |
Preceded by | Nikom Wairatpanij |
Succeeded by | TBA |
President of the National Legislative Assembly | |
In office 17 August 2014 – 21 May 2019 | |
Monarchs | Bhumibol Adulyadej Vajiralongkorn |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Preceded by | Somsak Kiatsuranont (President of National Assembly) |
Succeeded by | Chuan Leekpai (President of National Assembly) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-08-01) 1 August 1948 (age 75) Bangkok, Thailand |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Araya Wichitcholchai |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Lawyer |
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