Surin Pitsuwan

@Politician, Timeline and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Surin Pitsuwan is a Thai politician and diplomat Thai Harvard University Leaders Political Leaders Diplomats Scorpio Celebrities Surin Pitsuwan was a Thai politician and diplomat. He was one of the most well-known and highly respected voices of Thailand. Born in the southern Thai province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, he studied for a year as a high school exchange student in the U.S.A., and went on to complete his post-graduation and doctorate from Harvard University. Then he returned to his homeland and taught political science for a while before entering politics. He became a member of parliament from his hometown and later became the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Thai government. Eventually he was elevated to the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs. Later on, while serving as the Chairman of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), he dedicated himself to fostering greater unity throughout the Southeast Asian region. He was also a member of many international commissions, such as the UN Commission on Human Security, Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization, and the International Advisory Board of the International Crisis Group. As an extraordinary political leader and member of several international forums, he championed for the values of democracy and human rights. He contributed significantly towards the well-being of Southeast Asia and the international community.

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Birthday: October 28, 1949 Died on: November 30, 2017 Nationality: Thai Famous: Politician, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomats Spouses: Alisa Pitsuwan Known as: Surin Abdul Halim bin Ismail Pitsuwan Childrens: Frickli Pitsuwan, Hussani Pitsuwan, Muhammad Fuake Pitsuwan Information Detail Birthday October 28, 1949 Died on November 30, 2017 Nationality Thai Famous Politician, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomats Spouses Alisa Pitsuwan Known as Surin Abdul Halim bin Ismail Pitsuwan Childrens Frickli Pitsuwan, Hussani Pitsuwan, Muhammad Fuake Pitsuwan Universities Harvard University Harvard University Thammasat University Claremont McKenna College Notable Alumnis Harvard University Cause of death Heart Attack Birth Place Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand Religion Islam Gender Male Sun Sign Scorpio Born in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand Famous as Politician Died at Age 68

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand

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Surin Pitsuwan married Khun Alissa and the couple had three children. Unsplash Personal Life

He died of a heart attack on 30 November 2017, at the age of 68. He collapsed as he was preparing to speak at the Thailand Halal Assembly 2017 at BITEC (Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre) in Bang Na, Bangkok. Unsplash Personal Life

Surin Pitsuwan was born on October 28, 1949, in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, in an integrated Thai family of Malay descent. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He received his primary Islamic education from his grand-father, Hj. Yakoob bin Abdul Rauf, who was a well-known ulama. Later, he attended a local school in his home town and completed his primary as well as secondary education. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In 1967–68, he earned the American Field Service (AFS) exchange scholarship and studied as a high school exchange student in the U.S.A. for a year. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Then he attended the Thammasat University, Bangkok, and in 1972, completed his B.A. degree in Political Science from Claremont McKenna College in California, USA. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

After completing his graduation, he attended the Harvard University, U.S.A. with aid from the Rockefeller Foundation, and earned his master’s degree in 1974. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

From 1978 to 1983, he worked as a teacher at the Faculty of Political Science at the Thammasat University. Unsplash Career

Between 1983 and 1984, he became a Congressional Fellow under the sponsorship of the American Political Science Association (APSA). He worked for the Senate Republican Conference and earned first-hand experience of the American legislative process. Alongside, he also taught Southeast Asian Affairs at the American University in Washington D.C. Unsplash Career

In 1984, he returned to Thailand and regained his teaching position at Thammasat University. In 1986, he contested for a parliamentary seat and was elected from his home province of Nakhon Si Thammarat from the Democrat Party. Unsplash Career

In 1986, he was appointed the Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In 1989, he became the assistant to the Deputy Minister of Interior, a post he served in until 1992. Unsplash Career

From 1975 to 1992, he also served as columnist for the two leading English daily newspapers in Bangkok, ‘The Nation’ and the ‘Bangkok Post’. Unsplash Career

As the Chairman of the ASEAN organization, Surin Pitsuwan made considerable efforts with the support of the United Nations to help Southeast Asian governments restore law and order. His hard work helped in reinstating peace and security in East Timor. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	October 28, 1949
Died on	November 30, 2017
Nationality	Thai
Famous	Politician, Harvard University, Leaders, Political Leaders, Diplomats
Spouses	Alisa Pitsuwan
Known as	Surin Abdul Halim bin Ismail Pitsuwan
Childrens	Frickli Pitsuwan, Hussani Pitsuwan, Muhammad Fuake Pitsuwan
Universities	Harvard University Harvard University Thammasat University Claremont McKenna College
Notable Alumnis	Harvard University
Cause of death	Heart Attack
Birth Place	Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
Religion	Islam
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Scorpio
Born in	Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
Famous as	Politician
Died at Age	68

Surin Pitsuwan

Thai

Oct 28, 1949

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Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand