Bhichai Rattakul (Thai: พิชัย รัตตกุล, RTGS: Phichai Rattakun, IPA: [pʰí.t͡ɕʰaj rát.tà.kun]; 16 September 1924 – 28 February 2022) was a Thai politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister from 1983 to 1990 and 1997 to 2000, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and President of the National Assembly. He was also leader of the Democrat Party between 1982 and 1990, and the World President of Rotary International from 2002 to 2004.
Bhichai Rattakul | |
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พิชัย รัตตกุล | |
Bhichai in 2010 | |
| Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the National Assembly of Thailand | |
| In office 30 June 2000 – 9 November 2000 | |
| Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
| Preceded by | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha |
| Succeeded by | Uthai Pimchaichon |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 14 November 1997 – 28 June 2000 | |
| Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
| In office 30 April 1983 – 9 December 1990 | |
| Prime Minister | Prem Tinsulanonda Chatichai Choonhavan |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 21 April 1976 – 6 October 1976 | |
| Prime Minister | Seni Pramoj |
| Preceded by | Chatichai Choonhavan |
| Succeeded by | Upadit Pachariyangkun |
| In office 21 February 1975 – 17 March 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Seni Pramoj |
| Preceded by | Chatichai Choonhavan |
| Succeeded by | Jaroonpan Isarangkul Na Ayuthaya |
| Leader of the Democrat Party | |
| In office 4 April 1982 – 20 January 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Thanat Khoman |
| Succeeded by | Chuan Leekpai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1924 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 28 February 2022 (aged 97) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Jaruay Rattakul |
| Children | Bhichit Rattakul |
| Signature | |
Early life and education
editBhichai Rattakul (陳裕財) was born on 16 September 1924 into a Thai Chinese family. He graduated from Bangkok Christian College and St Stephen's College in Hong Kong.[1]
Political career
editHe served as the Deputy Prime Minister between 1983-1990 and 1997–2000, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the National Assembly, the leader of the Democrat Party between 1982 and 1990, and the World President of Rotary International between 2002 and 2004.
He was a past president of Rotary International, serving from 2002 to 2004,[2] as well as an advisor and member of Rotary Club of Bangkok,[3] the first Rotary Club in Thailand.
Personal life
editHe was married to Khunying Jaruay Rattakul and had two sons and one daughter, whose names are Bhichit Rattakul, the former Governor of Bangkok between 1996 and 2000, Anatchai Rattakul and Khunying Patchari Wongphaitoon.
Death
editBhichai died of lung cancer at Siriraj Hospital, on 28 February 2022, at the age of 97.[4][5][6]
Honours
editReferences
edit- ^ สิ้น "พิชัย รัตตกุล" อดีตประธานรัฐสภาฯ-หัวหน้าปชป. ในวัย 96 ปี
- ^ "Biography". 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- ^ "Rotary Club Of Bangkok".[permanent dead link]
- ^ Pafun (28 February 2022). "พิชัย รัตตกุล เสียชีวิตอย่างสงบที่โรงพยาบาลศิริราช". ประชาชาติธุรกิจ (in Thai). Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ Former deputy prime minister Bhichai Rattakul dies of cancer aged 96
- ^ Former Democrat leader Bhichai dies aged 96
- ^ แจ้งความสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ชั้นสายสะพาย) เล่ม ๑๐๐ ตอน ๒๐๗ ฉบับพิเศษ ๓๑ ธันวาคม พ.
- ^ แจ้งความสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ (เครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ชั้นสายสะพาย) เล่ม ๑๐๐ ตอน ๒๐๗ ฉบับพิเศษ ๓๑ ธันวาคม พ. [verification needed]
- ^ "Biography". 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2019. [verification needed]