14 Facts About Boonchu Rojanastien

Boonchu Rojanastien married Renu Rojanastien, and had two children Krip Rojanastien and Ora Rojanastien.

Boonchu Rojanastien excelled at school and entered Thammasat University, graduating with a degree in accounting.

Boonchu Rojanastien then opened his own accounting firm, and shortly after that joined Bangkok Bank.

Boonchu Rojanastien eventually became president of the bank, from 1977 to 1980, and led the institution through expansion and the establishment of branches across Thailand.

Boonchu Rojanastien became involved in politics in 1973 under the administration of Prime Minister Sanya Dharmasakti.

Boonchu Rojanastien was appointed a senator and he played a role in drafting the Constitution in 1974.

Boonchu Rojanastien joined Social Action Party and was elected as a Member of Parliament from Prachin Buri Province.

Under Kukrit, Boonchu Rojanastien served as deputy prime minister and finance minister, and he initiated his populist "ngern phan" program of doling out billions of baht to local governments.

Boonchu Rojanastien left politics in 1983 and returned to banking, serving as chairman of Siam City Bank, only to return to politics in 1986 as the head of the Kijprachakhom Party.

The party later consolidated with other parties to form the Ekaphap Party, of which Boonchu Rojanastien served as deputy.

Boonchu Rojanastien eventually joined the Democrat Party and served as a cabinet member and then adviser to the first government of Chuan Leekpai.

Boonchu Rojanastien left politics in 1998 after serving on the House Budget Committee.

Boonchu Rojanastien then started the Chiva-Som International Resort and Spa in Hua Hin, which at its peak, became one of the best Resorts and Spas and was awarded the top resort and spa of the world.

Boonchu Rojanastien suffered from leukemia, and was treated at Vichaiyudh Hospital in Bangkok, where he died on March 19,2007.