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Apirak Kosayodhin was born on 30 March, 1961 in Nonthaburi, Thailand, is a Thai politician and business executive. Discover Apirak Kosayodhin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

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Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 30 March 1961
Birthday 30 March
Birthplace Nonthaburi, Thailand
Nationality Thailand

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1961

Apirak Kosayodhin (อภิรักษ์ โกษะโยธิน;, born March 30, 1961) is a former Thai business executive and former governor of Bangkok.

1983

Born in Nonthaburi in a Thai Chinese family, he studied at Triam Udom Suksa School and Chiang Mai University, where he received a bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology in 1983.

Beginning his professional career at the Thai branch of Pizza Hut, he worked at several companies as manager and director.

2002

2002–2004 he was among other posts CEO of TA Orange (currently known as True Move) and member of the Board of Directors of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

2004

In the gubernatorial elections on August 29, 2004 he won with 40% of the votes.

In 2004 the Democrat Party nominated him as their candidate for the Bangkok governor election, which he won gaining 40% of all votes.

Paveena Hongsakul, an independent candidate with the unofficial support of the ruling Thai Rak Thai party, came in second-place with 16% of the vote.

Critics have noted the lack of tangible impact Apirak had in his role as city governor.

Some policies, for instance "smart" traffic signs and bus stops flopped and his Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has yet to come into service.

However, he was lauded for being able to push the extension of BTS Skytrain routes, which are currently under construction.

2005

The 150 stops that were in operation by October 2005 looked like bus stops.

If people were waiting, a red light became visible to nearby cabs.

If no taxis passed by, would-be passengers could press a button and a call centre would direct cabs to the stand.

A BMA study found the stops had a success rate of only 38.6%.

Although 189,549 smart taxis had been hailed, the study showed that only 73,168 stopped to pick up passengers.

Many stops stood empty and unused.

However, Apirak's smart traffic signs have been a mild success, giving motorists more information about traffic conditions ahead and is mild relief from the stress of driving in the city.

The military junta's Assets Examination Committee (AEC) did not charge Apirak over the controversial purchase of fire-fighting equipment for the city.

Sithichok Rawdkrutha, an AEC member, lodged a complaint with AEC Chairman Nam Yimyaem over the decision and noted that he suspected Apirak of dereliction of duty or malfeasance for giving the nod to the purchase, for which he allegedly received 500 million baht in kickbacks.

Apirak has protested his innocence by pointing to the fact that the deal was originally signed by the former Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej.

Apirak claims to have been forced by the ex-governor's agreement to continue the project.

2008

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.

After the resignation, he became an advisor to Prime Minister of Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Another notable project Apirak was successful in implementing is the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre at Pathumwan intersection which opened in 2008.

After two years in office, poll respondents gave him high marks for diligence and dedication to work.

But he received his lowest marks for seeing projects through to completion.

His traffic and transport initiatives also received flunking marks.

Overall, 57% of Bangkokians felt he had met expectations.

Apirak's so-called smart taxi stops were met with derision.

Despite the hanging allegations Apirak won re-election on the October 5, 2008 with 45% of the vote or 991,018 of the votes cast.

On November 11, 2008 the National Counter Corruption Commission announced that Apirak was indicted together with other officials including former Governor and Prime Minister Samak.

On the 13 Apirak announced in front of television cameras his resignation saying: "Like the Democrat Party, I support a move that will perpetuate politics-for-people," he continued "I have complete confidence in my innocence. I am ready to see my case go through the judicial system. I am confident that I will receive justice in the end,".

Abhisit Vejjajiva Leader of the Democrat party was quoted saying: "Apirak's decision set a standard many people want to see in Thai politics. It's praiseworthy and he deserves moral support from society," His resignation immediately set out a by-election for the next governor.

Currently he is a close adviser to PM Abhisit Vejjajiva.

2010

In December 2010, he became the 2nd Bangkok district Member of Parliament, with 69% of the vote.

2011

After the 2011 National Election, he became the 8th Party-list MP of the Democrats Party of Thailand.

He also became the deputy-leader of the Party and the Shadow Minister of Commerce.

2013

Then on September 10, 2013, the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Person Holding Political Position ruled that Mr.Apirak is found not guilty, on the ground that Mr.Apirak had followed all the procedure stated in the contract which came into force before he came into the office.

Afterward he re-negotiated with the contractor and was able to save Bangkok Administration in the amount of 250 million bahts.

After his resignation from the Bangkok Governor position, Mr. Apirak became the advisor to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, from Democrats Party of Thailand.