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Kalaya Sophonpanich was born on 21 September, 1940 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, is a Thai politician and physicist. Discover Kalaya Sophonpanich's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?

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Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 21 September, 1940
Birthday 21 September
Birthplace Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Nationality Thailand

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Who Is Kalaya Sophonpanich's Husband?

Her husband is Chote Sophonpanich

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Kalaya Sophonpanich Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kalaya Sophonpanich worth at the age of 83 years old? Kalaya Sophonpanich’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Thailand. We have estimated Kalaya Sophonpanich's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1940

Kalaya Sophonpanich (กัลยา โสภณพนิช; ; ; born 21 September 1940) is a Thai physicist and politician who served as the Minister of Science and Technology from 2008 to 2010.

Kalaya is the daughter-in-law of Chin Sophonpanich and the wife of Chote Sophonpanich.

1961

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) from the Faculty of Science at Chulalongkorn University in 1961, and received a Colombo scholarship to study for a master's degree, also receiving scholarships at doctoral level to read nuclear physics at Imperial College London where she earned a Ph.D. in high-energy nuclear physics in 1970.

1986

She was a co-founder of the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) in 1986.

Then she was the founder and president of the Prapakarnpanya Foundation for helping Mentally Retarded People of Thailand under royal patronage.

2000

Kalaya is more widely known when applying for the Governor of Bangkok in 2000 as an independent candidate, getting number 4 even though not elected but has gained popularity with the people of Bangkok.

2001

Later she became a member of Democrat Party who applied to be a member of the House of Representatives in the elections of 2001 and 2005.

2008

She was appointed Minister of Science and Technology in the 2008 cabinet of Abhisit Vejjajiva.

2010

She was replaced by Virachai Virameteekul after the cabinet reshuffle in June 2010.

2019

She was appointed Deputy Minister of Education in the Second Prayut cabinet on 10 July 2019.

When the minister, Nataphol Teepsuwan, was removed after being convicted by the Criminal Court in early 2021, she also served as acting minister until the appointment of Trinuch Thienthong.