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Anand Panyarachun
Leading two transitional Thai governments in 1991 and 1992.
Economic reforms · Constitutional work
- Born
- 9 August 1932
- Birthplace
- Bangkok
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Anand Panyarachun is a Thai diplomat and former prime minister associated with economic and constitutional reform.
Early life
Education
Attended Dulwich College and graduated in law from Trinity College, Cambridge in 1955.
Career
- Diplomatic career
Foreign service
Represented Thailand abroad before becoming permanent secretary in 1976.
- 1979
Private sector
Joined Saha-Union.
- 1991–1992
Prime minister
Led two transitional administrations.
- 1997
Constitution
Helped guide the drafting of the People’s Constitution.
Public service
Economic reforms
His administration changed taxation and investment regulations.
Constitutional work
Participated in reform of Thailand’s political framework.
Beyond politics
Children’s welfare
Became UNICEF’s first Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand in 1996 and supported its work on children’s rights.
Sources & photo credit
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