Suwat liptapanlop biography for kids

Suwat Liptapanlop (Thai: สุวัจน์ ลิปตพัลลภ, RTGS: Suwat Liptaphanlop, IPA:[sù.wátlíp.tà.pʰan.lóp]; born 9 February 1955 in Ratchaburi Province) is a Thai entrepreneur, politician and sports official based in Nakhon Ratchasima.

He has held different cabinet posts in several governments since 1988, including deputy prime minister, and is the de facto leader of the Chart Pattana Party while his brother Tewan Liptapallop serves as its official leader.

Family and education

Suwat Liptapanlop's parents were traders of Chinese descent. They sold on a floating market in Ratchaburi Province. Later, the family moved to Bangkok, became involved in the transportation of construction material and then founded their own construction business.

Suwat liptapanlop biography for kids

Suwat's father was an associate of General Arthit Kamlang-ek, from 1982 to 1986 commander-in-chief of the Thai army. He provided the Liptapanlops' company with military construction contracts. Most of the pro