Predee Daochai (born 9 September 1958) is a Thai financial lawyer and executive. He served as

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in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Early life and education

Predee graduated with a bachelor's degree in Laws (2nd Class Honors) from

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, Barrister-at-law of the Thai Bar Association, and Master of Comparative Law from

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Careers

Predee has been appointed a member of the government of Prayut Chan-o-cha in several sets such as members of the Special Economic Development Zone Policy Committee Chairman, The Thai Bankers' Association, the Board of Investment. He was a member of the National Legislative Assembly in 2014. In September 2020, he resigned as

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after a reported conflict with his deputy, Santi Promphat, although health reasons were also cited for his resignation.

Royal decorations

* Knight Grand Cordon (First Class) of the Most Exalted

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* Knight Grand Cordon (2nd Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand

References

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