Yuthasak Sasiprapha
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General Yuthasak Sasiprapha (January 8, 1937 Bangkok), is the Deputy Minister of Defence from Thailand. He was appointed to the position on February 17, 2001.
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[edit] Background
A career soldier, he is married to a woman named Khunying Orapan Sasiprapha. He is a Buddhist.
[edit] Education
- 1954 High School Diploma Saint Gabriel College
- 1961 Bachelor of Science : Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
- 1969 Certificate Army Command and Staff College
- 1991 Certificate National Defence College
[edit] Career
- 1971 - 1976 : 1st Battalion Commander 1st Infantry Regiment King's Wown Guard
- 1981 - 1983 Chief of Staff 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard
- 1985 - 1988 Chief of Staff : Territorial Defence Department
- 1988 - 1990 Commanding General 1st Military Circle
- 1993 - 1996 Director-General : Office of Policy and Planning, Ministry of Defence
- 1996 - 1998 Permanent Secretary : Ministry of Defence
[edit] Political
- 1986-2000 Senator
[edit] Royal Decorations
- 1987 Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1989 Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 1993 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class), of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1997 Grand Companion (Third Class, Higher Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao