Bhichai Rattakul

Biographical information

RolesOther
SexMale
Full nameBhichai•Rattakul
Used nameBhichai•Rattakul
Original nameพิชัย•รัตตกุล
Other namesPhichai Rattakun
Born16 September 1926 in Krung Thep (Bangkok), Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (THA)
Died28 February 2022 in Krung Thep (Bangkok), Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (THA)
NOC Thailand

Biography

Thai politician Bhichai Rattakul was the leader of the Democrat Party from 1982 to 1990 and served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand from 1983 to 1990 and from 1997 to 2000. Rattakul was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the National Assembly. He chaired the organising committee for the 1998 Asian Games, which were held in Bangkok. For recognition of his work the International Olympic Committee awarded him with the Olympic Order in Silver in 1999.

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
Other THA Bhichai Rattakul

Special Notes