Tawee Sodsong | |
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| ทวี สอดส่อง | |
 Tawee in 2022 | |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 1 September 2023 – 19 September 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Somsak Thepsuthin |
| Succeeded by | Rutthapon Naowarat |
| Leader of the Prachachat Party | |
| Assumed office 26 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Wan Muhamad Noor Matha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1959-09-23) 23 September 1959 Sawaeng Ha, Thailand |
| Party | Prachachat |
| Alma mater | |
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| Police career | |
| Department | Royal Thai Police |
| Branch | Metropolitan Police Bureau |
| Service years | 1984–2004 |
| Rank | Police Colonel |
Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong (Thai: ทวี สอดส่อง) is a Thai politician, serving as Minister of Justice since 2023.[1][2][3][4] He is also leader of the Prachachat Party.[5][6] Tawee oversaw the parole and release of former prime minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra following his return to Thailand in 2023.[2][7]
Royal decorations
Tawee has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- 2013 -
Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant - 2011 - Knight Grand Cordon of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 2013 - Border Service Medal
- 2005 - Chakrabarti Mala Medal – Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Civil)
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References
- ^ "Tawee back from Indonesia after arranging escapee's extradition". nationthailand. 2024-06-02. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b "Thaksin's parole confirmed, for release this weekend". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Thai police seize $8.15m worth methamphetamine pills, other drugs". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Justice minister sets up expert panel to unravel Stark fraud case". nationthailand. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Thawee Sodsong elected new Prachachat Party leader". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Three small parties hold caucuses, one elects new executive board". nationthailand. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Justice minister shrugs off misconduct petition in Thaksin case". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
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