Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke
Despite only entering politics last year, Chai Wacharonke has surprisingly beaten a handful of rival candidates to the post of government spokesman. We can expect to hear plenty more from this political newcomer, who has been handed the crucial role of relaying the Pheu Thai-led administration’s policies to the public.
Sources say Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, also a political newbie, decided to entrust Chai with this important post because he has built a good reputation, amassed solid knowledge of economics, and demonstrated communication skills that are not overtly political.
Veterinary background
Chai, 64, is widely dubbed “Mor Chai”, or “Doctor Chai”. However, he has never been a physician. Instead, his educational and professional background is rooted in veterinary science.
Chai studied at the prestigious Triam Udom Suksa…
