Puttipong Punnakanta
Puttipong Punnakanta | |
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พุทธิพงษ์ ปุณณกันต์ | |
Phutthipong in 2009 | |
| Minister of Digital Economy and Society | |
| In office 10 July 2019 – 24 February 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Pichet Durongkaveroj |
| Succeeded by | Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn |
| Government spokesperson | |
| In office 26 August 2018 – 5 February 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
| Preceded by | Sansern Kaewkamnerd |
| Succeeded by | Narumon Pinyosinwat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1968 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Bhumjaithai Party |
| Other political affiliations | Palang Pracharath Party (2018–2021) Democrat (2001–2018) |
| Spouse | Nusba Punnakanta |
| Relatives | Pong Punnakan (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician |
Puttipong Punnakanta, also written as Buddhipongse Punnakanta (Thai: พุทธิพงษ์ ปุณณกันต์; born 20 November 1968) is a Thai politician. He served as Minister of Digital Economy and Society in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from 10 July 2019 until he was removed from office. In February 2021, he was found guilty of insurrection during protests that led to the 2014 coup d'état. He was released from prison on bail, later in February 2021, which stands in contrast to his sentence still standing at a prison term of seven years.