Maris Sangiampongsa

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Born (1958-11-19) 19 November 1958 (age 67)[1]
Maris Sangiampongsa
มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์
Maris in 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
1 May 2024  19 September 2025
Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Anutin Charnvirakul
Preceded byParnpree Bahiddha-nukara
Succeeded bySihasak Phuangketkeow
Personal details
Born (1958-11-19) 19 November 1958 (age 67)[1]
PartyPheu Thai (since 2024)
SpouseKorkan Sangiampongsa
Alma materRamkhamhaeng 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 as Thai Ambassador to Australia in 2014

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]

Political career

Honours

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