Air Chief Marshal Sukampol Suwannathat สุกำพล สุวรรณทัต |
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Sukampol Suwannathat in 2012
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Minister of Defence | |
In office 11 January 2012 – 30 June 2013 |
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Prime Minister | Yingluck Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Yuthasak Sasiprapha |
Succeeded by | Yingluck Shinawatra |
Minister of Transport | |
In office 9 August 2012 – 11 January 2012 |
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Prime Minister | Yingluck Shinawatra |
Preceded by | Sophon Sarum |
Succeeded by | Charupong Ruangsuwan |
Personal details | |
Born |
Thailand |
17 August 1951
Political party | Pheu Thai Party |
Spouse(s) | Pilaiwan Suwannathat |
Alma mater |
Royal Thai Air Force Academy National Defence College |
Profession |
Air Force officer Politician |
Religion | Buddhism |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Service/branch | Royal Thai Air Force |
Years of service | 1975 - 2012 |
Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
Air Chief Marshal Sukampol Suwannathat (Thai: สุกำพล สุวรรณทัต, rtgs: Sukamphon Suwannathat; born 17 August 1951) is a Thai air force officer and politician. He has served in the cabinet of Yingluck Shinawatra, as Minister of Transport from August 2011 to January 2012, and subsequently as Minister of Defence until June 2013.