6 Notable alumni of National Institute of Development Administration
Updated: June 10, 2026 EliteDegrees
National Institute of Development Administration is ranked #3,024 in the world and #21 in Thailand by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from National Institute of Development Administration sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with National Institute of Development Administration won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Somkid Jatusripitak
1953-. (aged 73)
politician
economist
Somkid Jatusripitak is a Thai economist, business theorist, and politician. A mentee of Philip Kotler, he has (co-)authored books on competitiveness and taught marketing at Thai universities. He was a co-founder and leader of the Thai Rak Thai Party (TRT) and was mainly responsible for developing the party's progressive and reformist economic and social platform. After the party's electoral victory,...
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2. Thaworn Senniam
1947-. (aged 79)
lawyer
Thaworn Senneam is a Thai politician. He was former Deputy Minister of Interior in Abhisit Vejjajiva government from 2008 to 2011 and Deputy Minister of Transport from 2019 to 2021 in Prayut Chan-o-cha government. He has also served as Deputy Secretary-General of the Democrat Party.
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3. Karoon Sai-ngam
1952-. (aged 74)
politician
Karoon Sai-ngam, born 1 October 1952, politician, is a former Senator of the Kingdom of Thailand. He became well known for his criticism of Premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his call for female supporters to pass photos of Thaksin between their legs while cursing him to exile. He is married, with 2 children.
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4. Anupong Paochinda
1949-. (aged 77)
politician
Anupong Paochinda is a Thai politician and retired army officer. He held the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army from 2007 until his retirement on 30 September 2010.
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5. Nattawut Saikua
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
Nattawut Saikua is a Thai politician and political activist. He is the secretary-general and spokesman of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship ("Red Shirts"), and a Member of Parliament for the Pheu Thai Party list. In 2008, he was spokesman for the Somchai Wongsawat government. From January 2012 to May 2014, he served as Deputy Minister in Yingluck Shinawatra's...
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6. Apirak Kosayodhin
1961-. (aged 65)
businessperson
politician
Apirak Kosayodhin is a former Thai business executive and former governor of Bangkok. In the gubernatorial elections on August 29, 2004 he won with 40% of the votes. He was re-elected on October 6, 2008, in the gubernatorial elections with 45% of the vote, but he resigned a month later after being indicted on charges of corruption.
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