Pichai Lertpongadisorn
Pichai Lertpongadisorn | |
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พิชัย เลิศพงศ์อดิศร | |
| Chief Executive of Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization | |
| Assumed office 20 December 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Boonlert Buranupakorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1964 Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Political party | Pheu Thai |
Pichai Lertpongadisorn (Thai: พิชัย เลิศพงศ์อดิศร, RTGS: Phichai Loetphong-adison) is a Thai politician, currently the chief executive of Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) since 2020.[1] He is a member of the Pheu Thai Party.
2020 PAO election
Pichai was endorsed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in the Thai 2020 local elections.[2] He ran against and defeated the then-incumbent Chiang Mai PAO Chief Executive Boonlert Buranupakorn who is a member of a prominent Chiang Mai political family.[3]
2025 PAO election
Pichai was endorsed by Thaksin again for the 2025 PAO chief executive election.[4] He defeated the People's Party candidate Pun-Arj Chairatana.[1]
References
- ^ a b "ผลเลือกตั้งนายกอบจ. 2568 เกาะติดคะแนนทั่วประเทศ ทั้ง 47 จังหวัด". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai). 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ Reporters, Post (2020-12-22). "Thaksin pick Pichai wins Chiang Mai". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ Suksamran, Nauvarat (2016-08-03). "Regime takes on powerful Buranupakorn clan". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "A closer look at the People's Party 'tough' race to win local power". nationthailand. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-02-02.