Anutin Charnvirakul

Politician

Thai Bangkok, Thailand Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityThai
Date of Birth13/09/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceBangkok, Thailand
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Anutin Charnvirakul

14/03/2026

The final cabinet lineup for Anutin's second government was confirmed on 14 March 2026, with support from Bhumjaithai and coalition partners including Pheu Thai and Palang Pracharath. The arrangement secured a parliamentary majority and kept Anutin in both the prime ministerial role and the Interior Ministry.

08/02/2026

Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party won the 8 February 2026 general election with 192 seats, putting him in position to return as prime minister. The result followed a competitive campaign against the Prachachon Party and led to the formation of a second Anutin-led cabinet.

05/09/2025

Anutin Charnvirakul was appointed Thailand's 32nd prime minister on 5 September 2025 after the removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He took office following a special parliamentary session, marking a major shift in the country's political leadership.

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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)
School(s
  • Assumption College, Bangkok
  • Worcester Academy, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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
  • Naiyaphak
  • Saeranee

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
  • 14 March 2026: Confirmed as Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for second term following 2026 election

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)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/anutin_charnvirakul/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nituna1966

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anutin's family has Thai-Chinese descent originating from Guangdong, China.
2. They own a construction company known for significant infrastructure projects, including Suvarnabhumi Airport.
3. Before entering politics, he managed the family business and was trained as an engineer.
4. He started political involvement in 1996, serving as an adviser to a former Minister of Foreign Affairs.
5. He faced a political ban after the dissolution of the Thai Rak Thai Party in 2006 but returned to his business until 2012.
6. He founded the Rancho Charnvee Country Club near Khao Yai National Park in 2010.
7. As a politician, Anutin has a keen interest in aviation, owning several planes and running a charter service.
8. 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.
9. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he faced criticism for his management and comments but also implemented significant vaccine rollout strategies.
10. Anutin advocates for medical cannabis, distributing plants for home cultivation and has a personal collection of Buddhist amulets.

Also born on 13 September

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