Pao_Sarasin
Pao Sarasin
Thai politician and police officer
Police General Pao Sarasin (c. 1929 – March 7, 2013) was a Thai politician and former police officer. Sarasin served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, as well as the country's Interior Minister, in 1992.[1][2]
Police General Pao Sarasin เภา สารสิน | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 10 June 1992 – 22 September 1992 | |
| Prime Minister | Anand Panyarachun |
| In office 2 March 1991 – 23 March 1992 | |
| Prime Minister | Anand Panyarachun |
| Minister of Interior | |
| In office 10 June 1992 – 22 September 1992 | |
| Prime Minister | Anand Panyarachun |
| Preceded by | Anan Kintha |
| Succeeded by | Chavalit Yongchaiyudh |
| Director-General of the Royal Thai Police | |
| In office 1987–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Narong Mahanon |
| Succeeded by | Sawang Teerasawat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1929-07-18)18 July 1929 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Died | 7 March 2013(2013-03-07) (aged 83) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Spouse | Thawika Sarasin |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Vajiravudh College Wilbraham Academy Johns Hopkins University |
| Profession | Policeman Politician |
Pao Sarasin was the son of former Prime Minister of Thailand Pote Sarasin and his wife, Thanpuying Siri Sarasin.[2] He was one of three brothers, including Pong Sarasin and Arsa Sarasin. Pao Sarasin graduated from Vajiravudh College, a boarding school in Bangkok.[2] He then moved to the United States, where he received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University and a second bachelor's degree from the University of California in criminology.[2]
Sarasin enlisted the Royal Thai Police in 1954, rising to the rank of police general during his career.[2] He served as the Chief of the force's Office of the Narcotics Control Board from 1978 until 1983.[1] In 1987, he became the Chief of the Royal Thai Police.[1][2]
In 1992, Sarasin briefly held the posts of Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister under the Royal Thai Army military junta and the post-coup government of former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun.[1][2]
During his later life, Sarasin served as the council presidents of both Mae Fah Luang University in Chiang Rai province and Khon Kaen University in Khon Kaen province.[1]
Pao Sarasin died at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok after a month-long hospitalization for a blood infection on March 7, 2013, at the age of 83.[1] A royal bathing rite ceremony for Sarasin was held at the Wat Benchamabophit with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in attendance representing the royal family.[1][2] He was survived by his wife, Thapuying Tawika Sarasin, and three sons, including Thai television host, Kanit Sarasin.[1]
Foreign honours
Malaysia : Honorary Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (P.S.M.) (1988)[3]- Malaysia : Honorary Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (P.M.N.) (1993)[3]
- "Pao Sarasin dies at 83". Bangkok Post. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
- "Former deputy PM Pao Sarasin dies". The Nation (Thailand). 2013-03-09. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Booneua PrasertsuwanChalermpan Srivikorn Kosol Krairerk Mana Rattanakoset Arthit Kamlang-ek |
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand 1991–1992 with Sango Aunakul (1991–1992) Meechai Ruchuphan (1991–1992) |
Vacant Title next held by Meechai RuchuphanNarong Wongwan Somboon Rahong Montree Pongpanich Samak Sundaravej |
| Preceded by Anan Kintha |
Minister of Interior 1992 |
Vacant Title next held by Chavalit Yongchaiyudh |
| Police appointments | ||
| Preceded by Narong Mahanon |
Director-General of the Royal Thai Police 1987–1989 |
Succeeded by Sawang Teerasawat |
| Civic offices | ||
| Preceded by Pramook Sawasdimongkol |
Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board 1977–1982 |
Succeeded by Chavalit Yodmani |