Chaikasem Nitisiri (; born 26 August 1948), is a Thai lawyer, politician and professor. He served as the

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until his dismissal in the 2014 coup d'état. Chaikasem is a Pheu Thai member and was one of the

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prime ministerial candidates.

Early life and education

Chaikasem started his primary and secondary education at Assumption College, and then transferred to Triam Udom Suksa School. He received his bachelor's degree from

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. With the government's scholarship, he continued his studies at

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and received a master's degree in law (LL.M.). Chikasem was also admitted to the bar by the Thai Bar Association and started his career as an assistant public prosecutor. He did steadily thrive in his legal career path until his retirement as the Attorney General of Thailand and also adjunct professor to the faculty of law, Chulalongkorn University.

Career

Chaikasem started his career as an assistant prosecutor in the Litigation Division for the

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until he was promoted to be the Director-General of the Prosecutor for Intellectual Property and International Trade Litigation in

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. On 30 July 2009, Chaikasem was appointed by royal command as a professor at

in the

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. Between 2011 and 2012, Chaikasem held several positions in the Yingluck Shinawatra government, such as chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission,

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, and

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Honours, decorations and awards

*1999 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted

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*1994 – Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble

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*1999 - Chakrabarti Mala Medal - Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Civil)

References

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