Anutin Charnvirakul Age, Wiki and Bio

Anutin Charnvirakul

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityThai
Date of Birth13/09/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceBangkok, Thailand

Bio/Wiki

NicknameNoo (หนู)
Known forBeing the 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Assumption College, Bangkok
  • Worcester Academy, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
College/University
  • Hofstra University, New York
  • Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Engineering degree from Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York (1989)
  • Master of Business Administration from the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Thammasat University, Bangkok (1990)

Personal Life

ReligionBuddhist
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Playing Saxophone
  • Flying Planes
  • Cooking Food

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Affairs/GirlfriendsThananont Niramit (since 2022)
Marriage Dates
First Marriage1990
Second Marriage2013

Family

FatherChavarat Charnvirakul (politician)
MotherTassanee Charnvirakul
Siblings2
Spouse
  • Sanongnuch Wattanawarangkul (m. 1990 - div. 2013)
  • Sasithorn Chandrasomboon (m. 2013 - div. 2019)
Children
SonNaiyaphak
DaughterSaeranee

Career

Political Party
  • Bhumjaithai (since 2012)
  • Thai Rak Thai (2001-2007)
Political Journey
  • 24 March 2019: Member of the House of Representatives
  • 14 October 2012: Leader of the Bhumjaithai Party
  • 6 October 2004-11 March 2005: Deputy Minister of Commerce
  • 11 March 2005-19 September 2006: Deputy Minister of Public Health
  • 10 July 2019-1 September 2023: Minister of Public Health
  • 1 September 2023-19 June 2025: Minister of Interior
  • 10 July 2019-19 June 2025: Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
  • 7 September 2025: 32nd Prime Minister of Thailand

Favourites

Travelling Destination(s)
  • Sukhothai
  • Loei
  • Buriram
Salary (approx)฿125,590 per month ($3,676 USD) (as of 2025)
Net Worth (approx)US$124 million (S$158.88 million)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Anutin's family has Thai-Chinese descent originating from Guangdong, China.
They own a construction company known for significant infrastructure projects, including Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Before entering politics, he managed the family business and was trained as an engineer.
He started political involvement in 1996, serving as an adviser to a former Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He faced a political ban after the dissolution of the Thai Rak Thai Party in 2006 but returned to his business until 2012.
He founded the Rancho Charnvee Country Club near Khao Yai National Park in 2010.
As a politician, Anutin has a keen interest in aviation, owning several planes and running a charter service.
He has publicly emphasized the importance of food, claiming it to be his greatest pleasure and has been noted for being an avid reader of restaurant reviews.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced criticism for his management and comments but also implemented significant vaccine rollout strategies.
Anutin advocates for medical cannabis, distributing plants for home cultivation and has a personal collection of Buddhist amulets.