Virachai Plasai (Thai: วีรชัย พลาศรัย) was a Thai diplomat who served as Thai Ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2019.[1] Plasai previously served as Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations in New York from 2016 to 2018 and Thai Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2009 to 2015. Plasai died on March 16, 2019, while being treated for myelodysplastic syndrome.[2][3]
Virachai Plasai | |
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วีรชัย พลาศรัย | |
Thai Ambassador to the United States | |
In office June 2018 – March 16, 2019 | |
Monarch | Vajiralongkorn |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Preceded by | Pisan Manawapat |
Succeeded by | Thani Thongphakdi |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | June 9, 1960
Died | March 16, 2019 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, US | (aged 58)
Education | University of Paris (LL.B, LL.M., PhD) |
References edit
- ^ Cari (2019-03-29). "Obituary: Thai Ambassador Virachai Plasai Dies at 58". Washington Diplomat. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Thai ambassador Virachai Plasai dies at age 58". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "Statement on the Passing of His Excellency Virachai Plasai". U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand. Retrieved 2024-04-04.