Mr. Krittidech Wongnorraset joined the BIMSTEC Secretariat on 1 February 2026 as the Director of Connectivity and is the second Director representing Thailand. He is a career diplomat from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
Prior to joining the BIMSTEC Secretariat, Mr. Krittidech served at the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), where he was responsible for policy and planning related to Thailand’s development cooperation and South-South Cooperation.
During his diplomatic career, Mr. Krittidech was posted to Thailand’s diplomatic missions in Nepal, Vietnam, India (Mumbai), Senegal, and Romania.
Mr. Krittidech holds a master’s degree in international relations from Thammasat University, Thailand, and a Master of Arts in Human Rights from the University of Essex, United Kingdom.
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