Somchai Wongsawat
Somchai Wongsawat is a prominent Thai politician and former Prime Minister of Thailand, known for his association with the Thai Rak Thai Party and his role in the administration of his brother-in-law, Thaksin Shinawatra. He served as Prime Minister from September 2008 until December 2008, during a turbulent period in Thai politics marked by protests and political instability. His leadership was characterized by attempts to navigate conflicts between various political factions and manage the public's discontent. Wongsawat has often been involved in discussions about political reforms and economic policies in Thailand.
Born on Aug 15, 1947 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 3 | 5.67 | 0.33% | +10% | 69,799,978 | 255,649 | $505,000 | 1,850$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 129,907 | $21,000,000 | 8,242$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,925 | $2,700,000 | 1,150$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 19,216 | $1,380,000 | 1,040$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,396 | $15,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 7 | 497,149,691 | 436,093 | $25,600,000 | 12,294$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Thailand:
Somchai Wongsawat was the Prime Minister when Sopon Sarum held the position of Deputy Minister of Transport.
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Thailand:
Somchai Wongsawat is mentioned as a potential candidate for Prime Minister from the Pheu Thai Party.
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Thailand:
Somchai Wongsawat was one of the six passengers traveling with Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Jamaica:
Somchai Wongsawat served briefly as prime minister in 2008.
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Australia:
Somchai Wongsawat briefly served as prime minister in 2008 before being moved on by the court.
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United States:
Somchai Wongsawat, Paetongtarn's uncle, was briefly prime minister in 2008 before being removed in a court ruling.
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United Kingdom:
Somchai Wongsawat is Thaksin Shinawatra’s brother-in-law who was briefly prime minister before being forced from power by a court ruling.
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Thailand:
Somchai Wongsawat was appointed as acting Prime Minister after Samak Sundaravej's removal.
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United Kingdom:
Somchai Wongsawat is Thaksin's brother-in-law who served briefly as prime minister before being dismissed by a court ruling.
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Thailand:
Somchai Wongsawat is providing support to Thaksin Shinawatra during his legal challenges.
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