Phongthep Thepkanchana

Background

Thepkanchana, Phongthep was born on November 13, 1956 in Samut Sakhon, Thailand.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Thammasat University, 1977. Master in Comparative Political, George Washington University, 1979. Master in Comparative Law, George Washington University, 1983.

Barrister at law, School of Thai Bar, 1982.

Career

Judge trainee, 1984—1985. Judge Sakon Nakhon Provincial Court, 1985—1987. Judge attached to ministry, 1987—1991.

Judge Samut Prakan Provincial Court, 1991—1992. Deputy secretary-general Office of Judicial Affairs, 1992—1994. Chief judge attached to ministry, 1994—1995.

Deputy spokesman Office of Prime Minister, 1995—1996. Member Constitution Drafting Assembly, 1996—1997, House of Representatives, 2001. Minister energy Government of Thailand, 2002—2003, minister justice, 2001—2002, 2003—2005.

Achievements

• Phongthep Thepkanchana has been listed as a noteworthy Thailand government official by Marquis Who's Who.