Pichai Chunhavajira
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Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Phumtham Wechayachai (acting)
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Suriya Juangroongruangkit (acting)
Phumtham Wechayachai (acting)
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Suriya Juangroongruangkit (acting)
Prime MinisterSrettha Thavisin
Phumtham Wechayachai (acting)
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Suriya Juangroongruangkit (acting)
Phumtham Wechayachai (acting)
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Suriya Juangroongruangkit (acting)
Preceded bySrettha Thavisin
Succeeded byEkniti Nitithanprapas
Pichai Chunhavajira | |
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พิชัย ชุณหวชิร | |
Pichai in 2016 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 27 April 2024 – 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Phumtham Wechayachai (acting) Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suriya Juangroongruangkit (acting) |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 27 April 2024 – 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Srettha Thavisin Phumtham Wechayachai (acting) Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suriya Juangroongruangkit (acting) |
| Preceded by | Srettha Thavisin |
| Succeeded by | Ekniti Nitithanprapas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1949 |
| Party | Pheu Thai (2024–present) |
| Spouse | Suthasinee Chunhavajira |
| Alma mater | Thammasat University (AB) Indiana University of Pennsylvania (MBA) |
| Occupation | Businessperson Politician |
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Pichai Chunhavajira (Thai: พิชัย ชุณหวชิร, RTGS: Phichai Chunhawit) is a Thai politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Ministry of Finance since 2024.[1][2][3][4] Prior to his political career, he served as the chair of the board of Bangchak Corporation from 2012 and as chairman of the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 2024.[5]
Pichai Chunhavajira, commonly known by his nickname "Bank," earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Accounting from Thammasat University. He later pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA.