Background
Supachai, Panitchpakdi was born on May 30, 1946 in Bangkok.
international organization executive
Supachai, Panitchpakdi was born on May 30, 1946 in Bangkok.
Bachelor in Economics, Erasmus University, The Netherlands. Master of Arts in Economics, Erasmus University, The Netherlands. Doctor of Philosophy in Development Planning, Erasmus University, The Netherlands.
Member House of Representatives, 1986, 95, 96. Deputy minister Ministry of Finance, 1986. Deputy prime minister Office of Prime Minister, 1992—1995.
Member Senate, 1992-1995. Minister Ministry of Commerce, 1997—2002. Deputy prime minister Office of Prime Minister, 1997—2002.
Director general World Trade Organization, Geneva, 2002—2005. 2005sec.-general United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, New York, since 2005. Visiting fellow Cambridge University, 1973.
Director, advisor then president Thai Military Bank, 1988—1992. Chairman board governors Yonok College, Lampang, Thailand.
Married; 2 children.