Yuthasak Sasiprapha

General Yuthasak Sasiprapha (January 8, 1937 Bangkok), is the Deputy Minister of Defence from Thailand. He was appointed to the position on February 17,2001.

Background

A career soldier, he is married to a woman named Khunying Orapan Sasiprapha. He is a Buddhist.

=Education=
*1954 High School Diploma Saint Gabriel College
*1961 Bachelor of Science : Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
*1969 Certificate Army Command and Staff College
*1991 Certificate National Defence College

Career

*1971 - 1976 : 1st Battalion Commander 1st Infantry Regiment King's Wown Guard
*1981 - 1983 Chief of Staff 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard
*1985 - 1988 Chief of Staff : Territorial Defence Department
*1988 - 1990 Commanding General 1st Military Circle
*1993 - 1996 Director-General : Office of Policy and Planning, Ministry of Defence
*1996 - 1998 Permanent Secretary : Ministry of Defence

Political

*1986-2000 Senator

Royal Decorations

*1987 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
*1989 Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
*1993 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class), of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
*1997 Grand Companion (Third Class, Higher Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao

External links

* [http://www.thaigov.go.th/general/cabin/yuthasak-e.htm Official Thai Cabinet Bio]