Sutin Klungsang (, ; born 9 March 1961) is a Thai politician and educator. He served as the Thai Minister of Defence from 2023 to 2024.
Early life and education Sutin graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Srinakharinwirot University, Maha Sarakham campus, and a master's degree in Thai Studies Branch from Mahasarakham University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Magadh University, India.เปิดประวัติ "สุทิน คลังแสง" เขาเป็นใคร เพราะอะไร ถึงมีชื่อนั่ง รมว.กลาโหม
Political careers
After the 2019 Thai general election, he shone heavily in politics, being a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party in the heated parliamentary debate on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and he was appointed Chairman of the Opposition whips in the 2019 election, looking for a point to attack the government of Prayut.
On 1 September 2023, he was appointed Minister of Defence, becoming the first civilian in Thailand to hold this position without holding the position of Prime Minister.'สุรชาติ บำรุงสุข' เปิดโจทย์รับ ว่าที่ รมว.กลาโหม ที่ชื่อ ‘สุทิน คลังแสง’ พลเรือนที่ไม่ใช่นายกฯคนแรก
Honours, decorations and awards 2020 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2008 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
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