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Anek graduated from middle school at Assumption College Lampang and high school at [[Assumption College (Thailand)|Assumption College]]. After that in 1972, he took the entrance examination for higher education at the [[Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University]] later co-founded Chulalongkorn People's Party in 1976 abd was elected Student Club President Chulalongkorn University. When the incident happened on [[6 October 1976 massacre]], he took political asylum in the forest in Phatthalung, Trang and Satun provinces for about 4 years. When the situation calmed down, he decided to change the course of study from medical science to study political science in the United States by attending a bachelor's degree at [[College of Charleston]] then went to study at the [[University of Georgia]] until graduating with a master's degree and later graduated with a PhD at [[Columbia University]]. |
Anek graduated from middle school at Assumption College Lampang and high school at [[Assumption College (Thailand)|Assumption College]]. After that in 1972, he took the entrance examination for higher education at the [[Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University]] later co-founded Chulalongkorn People's Party in 1976 abd was elected Student Club President Chulalongkorn University. When the incident happened on [[6 October 1976 massacre]], he took political asylum in the forest in Phatthalung, Trang and Satun provinces for about 4 years. When the situation calmed down, he decided to change the course of study from medical science to study political science in the [[United States]] by attending a bachelor's degree at [[College of Charleston]] then went to study at the [[University of Georgia]] until graduating with a master's degree and later graduated with a PhD at [[Columbia University]]. |
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Revision as of 01:48, 22 November 2021
Anek Laothamatas | |
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| เอนก เหล่าธรรมทัศน์ | |
| Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation | |
| Assumed office 5 August 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Suvit Maesincee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1954 Lampang, Thailand |
| Political party | Action Coalition for Thailand |
| Spouse | Jiraporn Laothamatas |
| Alma mater | Carleton College University of Georgia Columbia University |
| Signature |  |
Anek Laothamatas (Thai: เอนก เหล่าธรรมทัศน์) is a Thai political scientist and politician. As of 5 August 2020,[update] he serves as Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.[1][2] Anek Laothamatas made his name in academic world with “Tale of Two Democracies”, which explores the divide in Thai society between the rural and urban sectors. But in his role as a minister, Anek has become an enemy of the student-led movement that is seeking democratic change to Thailand’s status quo.[3]
Early life and education
Anek graduated from middle school at Assumption College Lampang and high school at Assumption College. After that in 1972, he took the entrance examination for higher education at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University later co-founded Chulalongkorn People's Party in 1976 abd was elected Student Club President Chulalongkorn University. When the incident happened on 6 October 1976 massacre, he took political asylum in the forest in Phatthalung, Trang and Satun provinces for about 4 years. When the situation calmed down, he decided to change the course of study from medical science to study political science in the United States by attending a bachelor's degree at College of Charleston then went to study at the University of Georgia until graduating with a master's degree and later graduated with a PhD at Columbia University.
References
- ^ Masayuki Yuda (6 August 2020). "Thailand unveils new cabinet with economic czar from PTT group". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "A brief profile of new cabinet members". Thai Enquirer. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ https://www.thaipbsworld.com/higher-education-minister-aneks-path-from-student-activist-to-enemy-of-student-protesters Higher Education Minister Anek’s path from student activist to enemy of student protesters
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