Bhichai Rattakul
Biographical information
| Roles | Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bhichai•Rattakul |
| Used name | Bhichai•Rattakul |
| Original name | พิชัย•รัตตกุล |
| Other names | Phichai Rattakun |
| Born | 16 September 1926 in Krung Thep (Bangkok), Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (THA) |
| Died | 28 February 2022 in Krung Thep (Bangkok), Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (THA) |
| NOC |  Thailand |
Biography
Thai politician Bhichai Rattakul was the leader of the Democrat Party from 1982 to 1990 and served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand from 1983 to 1990 and from 1997 to 2000. Rattakul was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the National Assembly. He chaired the organising committee for the 1998 Asian Games, which were held in Bangkok. For recognition of his work the International Olympic Committee awarded him with the Olympic Order in Silver in 1999.
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Other | THA |
Bhichai Rattakul |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Order Recipients (1999 (Silver))
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Members of National Legislatures (Member of the Democrat Party and served as the Deputy Prime Minister from 1983 to 1990 and 1997 to 2000)