Krasae Chanawongse

Krasae Chanawongse M.D. MPCh MWM
กระแส ชนะวงศ์
Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister
In office 17 February 2001 – 11 March 2005
Prime Minister	Thaksin Shinawatra
Preceded by	Abhisit Vejjajiva Jurin Laksanawisit Paveena Hongsakul Somboon Rahong
Succeeded by	Suranand Vejjajiva Newin Chidchob
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office 16 February 1995 – 19 May 1995
Prime Minister	Chuan Leekpai
Preceded by	Thaksin Shinawatra
Succeeded by	M.R. Kasem S. Kasemsri
Minister of University Affairs
In office 15 October 1994 – 11 February 1995
Prime Minister	Chuan Leekpai
Preceded by	Suthep Atthakorn
Succeeded by	Thawin Praison
Personal details
Born	(1934-03-01) 1 March 1934 (age 90) Phon, Khon Kaen, Thailand
Political party	Thai Rak Thai Palang Dharma New Force
Spouse	Penkae Chanawongse (died 2009)
Children	2
Alma mater	Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Columbia University
Profession	Physician

Krasae Chanawongse (Thai: กระแส ชนะวงศ์, RTGS: Krasae Chanawong, born 1 March 1934) is a Thai physician, professor of medicine, and politician. He is the recipient of the 1973 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership. In 1995, he served as Foreign Minister of Thailand. From 2001 to 2005 he was Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister and advisor of Thaksin Shinawatra.