Background
Thongwattana, Arthorn was born on June 7, 1931 in Krabi, Thailand. Son of Thong and Suan-Ee (Sae-Lim) Thongwattana.
Thongwattana, Arthorn was born on June 7, 1931 in Krabi, Thailand. Son of Thong and Suan-Ee (Sae-Lim) Thongwattana.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), A. Einstein International Academy. Degree in business administration (honorary), Prince of Sonkla University, Thailand. Degree in industrial management (honorary), Kensington University.
Director, secretary Jootee Tin Dredging Limited company, 1950-1990. Chairman Cherng-Talay Development Limited company, since 1958. General managing director Jootee Trading Limited company, 1959-1990.
Director Thai Tantalum Industry Limited company, 1983-1985, 1996. Chairman Bridgestone Tsk Limited company, 1988-1993. Managing director J.B. Hotel (Hat Yai) Limited company, 1988-1990.
Chairman A.T. Corporation Ltd., since 1990, Phuket (Thailand) Boat Lagoon Limited company, since 1993. Executive director Southern Thai Pipe Limited company, since 1993.
Member Phuket Municipality, 27 years. Chairman Provincial Council Phuket, 10 years. Chairman Rajabhat Institute, Phuket.
Chairman board Prince of Songkla University Foundation, Hat Yai, Songkla. Past chairman Mining Industry Council, Thailand. Honorary consul-general Republic of Finland to Thailand, Phuket.
Member Mining Industry Association (president), Phuket Chamber of Commerce (chairman advisory board, past president), Lions Club (vice-governor district 310 B. 1981-1982, president 1978-1979).
Married Rachitra Boon-Soong, August 7, 1959. Children: Apraks, Apichart.