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Anutin Charnvirakul was born on September 13, 1966 in Phra Nakhon District, Thailand and is credited as a politician, engineer and businessperson. As of 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul is 59 years old. Schooling on record includes Assumption College. Recorded honors include Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (2010), Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (2008), Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (2024) and 2 more.
My Take
Anutin Charnvirakul is a genuinely unusual figure: a politician who is also an engineer, businessman, and licensed pilot. Becoming Thailand's 32nd prime minister in September 2025 after leading the Bhumjaithai Party since 2012, he clearly knows how to build and hold influence. What intrigues me is the practical, hands-on streak suggested by that engineering and flying background; it hints at someone who values execution over rhetoric. His string of royal honors signals real standing within Thai society. As a neighbor watching from afar, I am curious how his pragmatism translates into governance, and I will be following his tenure with quiet interest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anutin Charnvirakul
- Name (Japanese)
- アヌティン・チャーンウィーラクーン
- Reading
- あぬてぃん・ちゃーんうぃーらくーん
- Born
- September 13, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Phra Nakhon District, Thailand
- Occupation
- politician / engineer / businessperson / aircraft pilot / volunteer
2. Background
- University
- Assumption College
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
- 2008 Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 2024 Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
- 2003 Silver Medal of the Direkgunabhorn
- 2024 King Rama X's Royal Cypher Medal
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anutin%20Charnvirakul
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8C%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16139757
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anutin Charnvirakul born?
Born September 13, 1966 (age 59).
Where is Anutin Charnvirakul from?
Anutin Charnvirakul is from Phra Nakhon District, Thailand.
What does Anutin Charnvirakul do?
Anutin Charnvirakul works as politician, engineer, businessperson, aircraft pilot, volunteer.
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