Jirayu Huangsab (Thai: จิรายุ ห่วงทรัพย์, also spelled Jirayu Houngsub[a]) is a Thai politician who is the Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand and advisor to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra since 2024.[1][2][3]

Jirayu Huangsab
จิรายุ ห่วงทรัพย์
Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister
Assumed office
8 October 2024
Prime MinisterPaetongtarn Shinawatra

Career

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Jirayu previously served as spokesperson and member of parliament for the Pheu Thai Party, and as a spokesperson for Thailand's Ministry of Defense.[4][5][6]

On 17 September 2024, Jirayu was appointed as an advisor to Paetongtarn Shinawatra and subsequently as spokesperson for the Thai Government.[7][8] Jirayu oversaw communications from the government following the October flooding and landslides in the Chiang Mai area.[8][9]

Notes

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  1. RTGS: Chirayu Huangsap; other spellings include Jirayu Huangsap.

References

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  1. "Jirayu Huangsap likely to be appointed govt spokesman on Tuesday". nationthailand. 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  2. "Migrant decision stirs fury". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  3. "Jirayu named PM's adviser, not govt spokesman". nationthailand. 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  4. "New military unit to enhance cyber warfare ability". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  5. "Phiphat eager to address outrage". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  6. "Government spokesman to be named soon". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  7. "'Tooth of Buddha' set for display". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  8. 1 2 "Mae Sai clear-up 'almost finished'". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  9. "Cabinet approves 3 billion baht to help flood victims". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 2024-11-02.