Maris Sangiampongsa
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Maris Sangiampongsa | |
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มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์ | |
Maris in 2024 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1 May 2024 – 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra Anutin Charnvirakul |
| Preceded by | Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara |
| Succeeded by | Sihasak Phuangketkeow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1958[1] |
| Party | Pheu Thai (since 2024) |
| Spouse | Korkan Sangiampongsa |
| Alma mater | Ramkhamhaeng University (BA) Ohio University (MA) |
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Maris Sangiampongsa (Thai: มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์, RTGS: Marit Sa-ngiamphong) is a Thai career diplomat who has served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 30 April 2024 under Srettha Thavisin's cabinet and under Paetongtarn Shinawatra's cabinet from 1 May 2024 to 19 September 2025.[2]
Maris graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political and Government from the Faculty of Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University and a master's degree in International Relations from Ohio University, USA.[3]
Career

Maris' first diplomatic assignment was in Brussels, Belgium and followed by Vientiane, Laos, Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France before receiving the position of ambassador to Nepal, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.[4] He also has experience working in Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Department of International Organizations, Department of Information, and Department of International Economic Affairs.[5]