Phan Wannamethee

Phan Wannamethee (30 January 1923) is a Thai diplomat and author. He served as Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations from 1984 to 1986. He was former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations and Director-General of the Department of Civil Affairs, and serves as the Secretary-General of the Thai Red Cross.[1][2][3]

Phan Wannamethee
6th Secretary General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
In office
16 July 1984 – 15 July 1986
Preceded byChan Kai Yau
Succeeded byRoderick Yong
Personal details
Born (1923-01-30) 30 January 1923
Bangkok, Thailand
NationalityThai
Spouse(s)ML Hiranyika Ladawan
ProfessionDiplomat
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Education and career

Phan Wannamethee holds a Bachelor's degree in History from Oberlin College and a Master of International Relations from the University of California, Berkeley, USA. When he was Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, he has an important role and is behind the draft of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.[4]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Chan Kai Yau
Secretaries General of ASEAN
1984-1986
Succeeded by
Roderick Yong
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