Phan Wannamethee (born 30 January 1923) is a Thai diplomat who served as the sixth secretary-general of ASEAN between 1984 and 1986.
Phan Wannamethee | |
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แผน วรรณเมธี | |
6th Secretary General of ASEAN | |
In office 16 July 1984 – 15 July 1986 | |
Preceded by | Chan Kai Yau |
Succeeded by | Roderick Yong |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | 30 January 1923
Spouse | Hiranyika Ladawan |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Education edit
Phan Wannamethee graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in international relations from the University of California, Berkeley.
Secretary-General of ASEAN edit
As Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), he played an important role and is behind the draft of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.[1]
Thai Red Cross Society edit
Phan was former Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross Society until resigning from the position in 2021.[2]
Royal decorations edit
- Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn[3]