Background
Nitya, Pibulsonggram was born on June 30, 1941 in Bangkok. Son of Field Marshal P. and Lady La-iad (Bhandhukravi) P.
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Pibulsonggram Nitya
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Pibulsonggram Nitya, former Thai government official, former ambassador. Decorated Knight Grand Cross (1st class) of Most Exalted Order of White Elephant, 1984, Special Grand Cordon of Most Noble Order of Crown of Thailand, 1988, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Royal Cypher medal, Grand Companion (3rd class, higher grade) of Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Knight Commander (2nd class) of Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Government, Dartmouth College, 1964. Master of Arts in Political Science, Brown University, 1967.
Career
With foreign news division of information department Ministry Foreign Affairs Government of Thailand, Bangkok, 1968, with Southeast Asia Treaty Organization division of international organizations department, 1969-1972, with policy and planning division Office of Permanent Secretary and Office of Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1973-1975, head political department Southeast Asia division, 1975-1976, deputy director general information department, 1980, deputy director general political department, 1981, ambassador-at-large Foreign Ministry, 1982, director general international organizations department, 1983-1987, 1st secretary permanent Thai mission to United Nations New York City, 1976-1978, deputy permanent representative Thai mission to United Nations, 1978-1980, ambassador, permanent representative to United Nations, 1988-1996, ambassador to the United States Washington, 1996—2000, permanent secretary, Ministry Foreign Affairs Bangkok, 2000—2001, minister foreign affairs, 2006—2008. Chief negotiator Thai-United States Free Trade Agreement, 2003—2006.
Achievements
Membership
Member Royal Bangkok Sports Club, Dartmouth Club (president Bangkok chapter 1986-1988).
Interests
Connections
Married Patricia Osmond, July 3, 1965.
Awards
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Decorated Knight Grand Cross (1st class) of Most Exalted Order of White Elephant, 1984, Special Grand Cordon of Most Noble Order of Crown of Thailand, 1988, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Royal Cypher medal, Grand Companion (3rd class, higher grade) of Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Knight Commander (2nd class) of Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao.Decorated Knight Grand Cross (1st class) of Most Exalted Order of White Elephant, 1984, Special Grand Cordon of Most Noble Order of Crown of Thailand, 1988, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Royal Cypher medal, Grand Companion (3rd class, higher grade) of Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Knight Commander (2nd class) of Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao.