29 Facts About Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit

In March 2018, Thanathorn co-founded the Future Forward Party and was unanimously elected as the party's leader during its first public meeting in May 2018.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was born and raised in Bangkok, within a Thai Chinese family that traces its roots back to Fujian province.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's family is notable in the Thai business landscape, particularly through their involvement with the Thai Summit Group.

Additionally, the Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit family has significant holdings in Matichon Publishing Group, a major Thai media conglomerate.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit stepped down from his positions at the Matichon board and the Thai Summit Group.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is a key figure in the Palang Pracharat Party, a leading pro-junta political party in Thailand and a major component of the current government coalition.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit began his education at the Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit obtained three master's degrees, reflecting his growing interest in broader social and economic issues.

Parallel to his academic journey, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was actively engaged in social and economic reform activities in Thailand.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was involved with charities and NGOs such as Friends of the People and the Assembly of the Poor.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's involvement in student movements during his academic years was a subject of concern for his family.

In various interviews, it has been revealed that Thanathorn experienced disagreements with his uncle, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, from a young age.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has linked these concerns to broader economic challenges faced by Thailand, notably referencing the 1997 economic crisis.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit initially aspired to a career with the United Nations and received an offer to work as a development worker in Algeria.

In 2002, following the diagnosis of his father, Pattana Juangroongruangkit, with cancer and his subsequent passing, Thanathorn returned to Thailand.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was instrumental in expanding the company's global reach, establishing manufacturing facilities in seven countries and employing over 16,000 people worldwide.

At the party's inaugural public meeting in May 2018, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was chosen as the party leader.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit had previously attended a session on 31 July 2018, as a witness but chose not to comment on the allegations at that time.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was elected as a Member of Parliament in the 2019 elections.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit contested these allegations, asserting that he had transferred all his shares before registering as a candidate.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was allowed to participate in the opening ceremony and take his oath but was then required to leave.

In October 2019, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit met with Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong at the Open Future Festival.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit issued a statement denying any relationship with Wong and stating that he supports China playing a bigger role both regionally and globally.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit founded the Progressive Movement with Piyabutr Saengkanokkul after their party dissolved.

Later in August 2021, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit faced two more lese-majeste charges for the same act.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is married to Rawiphan Juangroongruangkit, they have four children together.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has participated in various extreme sports competitions, including the Tor Des Geants and the Sahara Marathon.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is a big fan of esports and games such as Minecraft and Arena of Valor, which he cites as one of the tools he uses to connect with his children.

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit revealed that he wears generic white shirts and pleated khakis as a daily uniform.