Kowit Wattana is a Thai Police General and politician.
10 Facts About Kowit Wattana
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Kowit Wattana's father was a teacher and prefect of Phak Hai District.
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Kowit Wattana started his career in public service as an officer of the Border Patrol Police.
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Kowit Wattana served in this paramilitary unit for 27 years.
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Kowit Wattana was made Chair of a new National Police Commission.
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On 2 August 2008, Kowit Wattana was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, replacing Chalerm Yubamrung for the latter position.
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On 24 September 2008, Kowit Wattana was appointed Minister of Interior in Somchai Wongsawat's cabinet, serving until the government broke apart on 2 December 2008.
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Kowit Wattana is an executive member of the Pheu Thai Party, successor of the dissolved and banned People's Power Party.
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On 9 August 2011, Kowit Wattana was appointed Deputy Prime Minister in Yingluck Shinawatra's cabinet.
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Kowit Wattana resigned from the office due to a major reshuffle of the Yingluck cabinet on 18 January 2012.