Ex-Minister of Finance, Bank of Thailand Governor
Name in Thai: ปรีดิยาธร เทวกุล
Date of Birth: 1947-07-15
Place of Birth: Bangkok
Family Background: Born to Mom Chao Prididebbongse and Mom Taengthai, holds the title "Mom Rajawongse" of MR
Education: - Saint Gabriel's College, Bangkok
- BA Econ, Thammasat University
- MBA (International Business), Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Career: - 1971-1990: Thai Farmers' Bank (last, Senior Executive Vice President)
- 1991-1992: Deputy Minister of Commerce
- 1993-2001: President, Export-Import Bank of Thailand
- 2001-2006: Bank of Thailand Governor
- 2006-2007: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Honor/Achievements: - 2006: Central Bank Governor of the Year - Asia (The Banker)
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the White Elephant
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Marital Status: Married to Praphaphan with 3 children
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