Background
Chuan, Likphai was born on July 28, 1938 in Muang District, Trang, Thailand. Son of Niyom and Thuan Leekpai.
Chuan, Likphai was born on July 28, 1938 in Muang District, Trang, Thailand. Son of Niyom and Thuan Leekpai.
Bachelor of Laws, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1962. Barrister at law degree, Institute of Legal Education, Bangkok, 1964. Doctorate in Political Science (honorary), Srinakarinwirot University, 1985.
Doctorate in Political Science (honorary), Ramkamhaeng University, 1987.
Member of Parliament Government Thailand, Trang, 1969, 75, 76, 79, 83, 86, 88, deputy minister justice, 1975, minister to the prime minister's office, 1976, minister justice, minister commerce, 1980, 81, minister agriculture and cooperatives, 1982-1983, minister education, 1984-1986, speaker, house of representatives, 1987-1988, minister public health, 1988-1989, deputy prime minister, 1990-1992, prime minister, 1992—1995, since 1997. Chairman National Environmental Board, 1990, National Forestry Policy Committee, 1990, National Education Council, 1990, National Energy Board, 1990. Visiting lecturer forensic medicine department faculty medicine, Chulalongkorn University.
Member Prince of Songkhla University Council (vice president), Thammasat University Council, Silpakorn University Council, Rasetsart University Council, Srinakarinwirot University Council.