Chaichanok Chidchob (Thai: ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ) is a Thai politician, serving as the secretary-general of the Bhumjaithai Party since 2024 and a Member of Parliament since 2023.[1]
Chaichanok Chidchob | |
|---|---|
| ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ | |
 Chaichanok in 2026 | |
| Minister of Digital Economy and Society | |
| Assumed office 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Anutin Charnvirakul |
| Preceded by | Prasert Jantararuangtong |
| Secretary-General of the Bhumjaithai Party | |
| Assumed office 24 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Saksayam Chidchob |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 14 May 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1990 Buriram, Thailand |
| Relations | Newin Chidchob (father) |
Early life and education
editA member of the Chidchob family, Chaichanok is the eldest son of Newin Chidchob, Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister from 2005 to 2006, and grandson of Chai Chidchob, Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the National Assembly of Thailand from 2008 to 2011.[1] Born in Buriram province, Chaichanok was sent to attend Millfield School in Glastonbury, England. He went on to obtain a degree in Economics and Finance from City St George's, University of London, before returning to Thailand after 17 years away. After briefly serving in the Thai military at the age of 25, he went on to hold multiple positions at Buriram United. [2]
Career
editIn April 2025, Chaichanok voiced opposition to the draft Entertainment Complex Bill, which would legalize casinos and gambling in Thailand.[3][4][5]
Royal decoration
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Knight Commander (Second Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand[6]
References
edit- 1 2 "Chaichanok Chidchob: Thailand's top political dynasty and th". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ https://en.thairath.co.th/news/politic/2920202
- ↑ Yonpiam, Chairith (2025-04-17). "Bhumjaithai told to sort out casino differences". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ "Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai leaders downplay rift over casino bill opposition". nationthailand. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ Sattaburuth, Aekarach (2025-04-11). "BJT's coalition loyalty queried". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ ราชกิจจานุเบกษา, พระบรมราชโองการ ประกาศ เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย ชั้นต่ำกว่าสายสะพาย ประจำปี ๒๕๖๗, เล่ม ๑๔๑ ตอนพิเศษ ๓ ข หน้า ๖, ๑๓ สิงหาคม ๒๕๖๗