Somchai Wongsawat

Somchai Wongsawat

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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.

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Somchai Wongsawat is mentioned as a potential candidate for Prime Minister from the Pheu Thai Party.

ชวนข้ามช็อต มองหานายกฯ คนที่ 33
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-09-08
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Somchai Wongsawat served briefly as prime minister in 2008.

Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-01
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Somchai Wongsawat briefly served as prime minister in 2008 before being moved on by the court.

Another Thai prime minister bites the dust after Constitutional Court ruling
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-29
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Somchai Wongsawat, Paetongtarn's uncle, was briefly prime minister in 2008 before being removed in a court ruling.

Thailand’s prime minister removed from office over leaked phone call scandal with Cambodian strongman
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-29
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Somchai Wongsawat is Thaksin Shinawatra’s brother-in-law who was briefly prime minister before being forced from power by a court ruling.

Thailand court to rule on fate of prime minister over leaked phone call with Cambodia’s leader | Thailand
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-29
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Somchai Wongsawat is referred to as 'นายใหญ่' and is pleased with the government's success.

สมใจ “นายใหญ่”
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-03-29
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