Virachai Virameteekul
Virachai Virameteekul (Thai: วีระ ชัย วีระ เมธี กุล, Wīrachạy wīrameṭhīkul born July 8, 1967) is a Thai university professor, managers and politicians.
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Thaksin government
- 3.3 Surayud government
- 3.4 Appointment as Minister
Family and Education
He was born the son of Suchai and Sumali Virameteekul. In 1985 he completed his studies at Boston University, USA with a BSBA from, and gained the year after an MBA from Clark University. At Chulalongkorn University Virachai his doctorate at the Faculty of Business Administration ( Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy ) and obtained in 1994 his PhD degree.
Career
As a high school teacher
After receiving his doctorate in business administration Virameteekul began his professional life as a professor at the Business School, Chulalongkorn and taught simultaneously at many universities as a visiting professor, such as at the Dhurakij - Pundit University, Bangkok University, Assumption University and Thammasat University.
In the private sector
After 4 years as a university professor, he finished in 1994 his work in the civil service and thus left the academic world. His father, Suchai Virameteekul, an experienced Thai - Chinese businessman, the company maintains close ties with larger size in China, was asked at the same time to invest in the Chinese banking industry and the financial institutions. Virachai occurred at the turn of Chinese capitalism as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TM International Bank and most recently served as Vice President of Business Development Bank in Shanghai.
Political career
Entry
In 2000, he joined the party Thai Rak Thai (TRT ) of Thaksin Shinawatra. From this he was as an example of a politician who served both as academics as also has experience as a manager in the private sector, was presented. He ran on a high list places the TRT. After the 2001 election he was, although first elected to Parliament, First Vice-President of the Committee on monetary, financial, banking and credit institution beings and 2003 first vice president of the Committee for Economic Development.
Thaksin government
In the cabinet of Thaksin Shinawatra, he was Vice Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, then Deputy Minister of Finance, and finally Deputy Foreign Minister.
Surayud government
When General Surayud Chulanont after the military coup in September 2007, the deposed Thaksin, took office, Virachai was appointed Deputy Secretary for policy. He was responsible for political affairs of the country as well as for cooperation with the appointed National Legislative Assembly.
Appointment as Minister
20 December 2008 Virachai Virameteekul minister in the Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva 's office. He took the head of government in the Committee on the Public Sector Development, the Secretariat of the Cabinet, in the Thai village fund and the Advisory Council on National Economy and Social Affairs. In August 2011, the Abhisit government was replaced as a result of the 2011 general election by the government of Yingluck Shinawatra.
Important activities
- Vice President of Business Development Bank, China
- 2001 deputy of the party list, Bangkok
- 2001 and 2003 First Vice-President of the Committee on monetary, financial, banking and credit institution being
- 2001 and 2003 First Vice-President of the Committee for Economic Development
Order
- - Knight with Großkordon ( Special Class ) of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
- - Knight with Großkordon ( Special Class ) of the Order of the White Elephant