<P><FONT color=#33711E><STRONG>H.E. Wichit Srisa-an</STRONG></FONT></P>
Minister of Education
Thailand
Wichit Srisa-an is the Minister of Education, Royal Thai Government, Thailand. Dr Srisa-an is also currently the President (Founding) of the Thai Cooperative Education Association and holds numerous council positions, including Committee Member of the Rangsit University Council, Adviser for the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment, and Committee Member of the Siam University Council.
Dr Srisa-an’s political career stretches back to 1988 and he has served in the Public Service since 1978. He has degrees in Arts and Education from Chulalongkorn University, and a Masters and a PhD in Education Administration from the University of Minnesota, United States. Dr Srisa-an also has Honorary Doctorates from universities in Thailand, Hong Kong, India and the United Kingdom. He has published widely, including five research studies on higher education, ten education textbooks and over 60 journal articles on education.
Dr Srisa-an has also been awarded many decorations, including the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant; the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand; the Knight Grand Commander (Second Class, Higher Grade) of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao; and the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star (Republic of Austria).