Maris Sangiampongsa (Thai: มาริษ เสงี่ยมพงษ์, ) 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.
Education 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.
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.Former ambassador Maris tipped as new Thai foreign minister He also has experience working in Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Department of International Organizations, Department of Information, and Department of International Economic Affairs.Who is Thailand’s new minister of foreign affairs
Political career Maris was formerly an advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara.
On April 30, 2024, there was a cabinet reshuffle Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin appointing Maris to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Parnpree who had resigned two days earlier.Maris confirmed as foreign ministerThailand Confirms Former Career Diplomat as New Foreign Minister
Honours Maris has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand: 2015 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant 2010 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Medals 2011 – Chakrabarti Mala Medal
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