Amphon Phongsuwan (Thai: อำพล พงศ์สุวรรณ) was a Thai civil servant, serving as Governor of Yala Province from 2023 to 2025.[1] Amphon died of cancer in office, on 3 April 2025.[2][3][4]

Amphon Phongsuwan
อำพล พงศ์สุวรรณ
Governor of Yala Province
In office
1 October 2023  3 April 2025
Succeeded bySupot Rodruang Na Nongkhai

Early life and education

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Amphon was born in Songkhla Province.[3] He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Ramkhamhaeng University, and a master of public administration from Prince of Songkla University.[3]

Career

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Amphon organized the response to the 2024 Southern Thai floods in Yala province.[5]

Following his death, he was succeeded as Governor by Supot Rodruang Na Nongkhai on 29 April 2025.[6]

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