Charupong Ruangsuwan
Charupong Ruangsuwan (Thai: จารุพงศ์ เรืองสุวรรณ, RTGS: Charuphong Rueangsuwan, first name also transcribed as 'Jarupong'; born 15 August 1946) is a Thai civil servant and politician. Since October 2012 he has been the chairman of the Pheu Thai Party. From January to October 2012, he was the Minister of Transport and Communication, from October 2012 until the military coup d'état in May 2014 the Minister of Interior of Thailand.
Charupong Ruangsuwan | |
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จารุพงศ์ เรืองสุวรรณ | |
Charupong Ruangsuwan in 2015 | |
| Minister of Interior | |
| In office 28 October 2012 – 22 May 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Yingluck Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Yongyuth Wichaidit |
| Succeeded by | Anupong Paochinda |
| Minister of Transport | |
| In office 18 January 2012 – 28 October 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Yingluck Shinawatra |
| Preceded by | Sukampol Suwannathat |
| Succeeded by | Chadchart Sittipunt |
| Leader of the Pheu Thai Party | |
| In office 30 October 2012 – 16 June 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Yongyuth Wichaidit |
| Succeeded by | Viroj Pao-in |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1946 Bangkok, Siam |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Pheu Thai Party |
| Spouse | Suphadtra Ruangsuwan |
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| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Branch/service | Volunteer Defense Corps |
| Rank | VDC Gen. (Honour rank) |
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