| Honorific suffix | MPCh MVM MP |
|---|---|
| Native name | สุทิน คลังแสง |
| Office | Minister of Defence |
| Prime minister | Srettha Thavisin |
| Term start | 1 September 2023 |
| Term end | 3 September 2024 |
| Predecessor | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Successor | Phumtham Wechayachai |
| Office 2 | Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Representatives |
| Term start 2 | 28 May 2019 |
| Term end 2 | 20 March 2023 |
| 1blankname 2 | Leader |
| 1namedata 2 | Sompong Amornwiwat Chonlanan Srikaew |
| Predecessor 2 | Jurin Laksanawisit |
| Successor 2 | Pakornwut Udompipatskul |
| Office 3 | Member of the House of Representatives for Party-list |
| Term start 3 | 14 May 2023 |
| Term start 4 | 6 January 2001 |
| Term end 4 | 5 January 2005 |
| Office 5 | Member of the House of Representatives for Maha Sarakham |
| Term start 5 | 24 March 2019 |
| Term end 5 | 20 March 2023 |
| Constituency 5 | 5th district (2019) |
| Term start 6 | 6 February 2005 |
| Term end 6 | 2 December 2008 |
| Constituency 6 | 1st district (2005, 2007) |
| Birth date | 9 March 1961 (age 65) |
| Birth place | Chiang Yuen, Maha Sarakham, Thailand |
| Party | Pheu Thai (2012–present) |
| Other party |
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| Spouse | Chaweewan Klangsaeng |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician, educator |
Sutin Klungsang (Thai: สุทิน คลังแสง; born 9 March 1961) is a Thai politician and educator. He served as the Thai Minister of Defence from 2023 to 2024.[1]
Early life and education
Sutin graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Srinakharinwirot University, Maha Sarakham campus, and a master's degree in Thai Studies Branch from Mahasarakham University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Magadh University, India.[2]
Political careers
After the 2019 Thai general election, he shone heavily in politics, being a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party in the heated parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and he was appointed Chairman of the Opposition whips in the 2019 election, looking for a point to attack the government of Prayut.
On 1 September 2023, he was appointed Minister of Defence, becoming the first civilian in Thailand to hold this position without holding the position of Prime Minister.[3]
Honours, decorations and awards
- 2020 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 2008 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
References
- ^ "New cabinet list expected to be submitted for Royal approval next week". Thai PBS World. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ เปิดประวัติ "สุทิน คลังแสง" เขาเป็นใคร เพราะอะไร ถึงมีชื่อนั่ง รมว.กลาโหม
- ^ 'สุรชาติ บำรุงสุข' เปิดโจทย์รับ ว่าที่ รมว.กลาโหม ที่ชื่อ ‘สุทิน คลังแสง’ พลเรือนที่ไม่ใช่นายกฯคนแรก