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