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AIT Alumnus appointed New Director-General of Department of Highways, Thailand

26 Sep 2014
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Mr. Chusak will assume his position from 1 October 2014. His
appointment was approved by the Council of Ministers, Royal Thai
Government, in its meeting held on 23 September 2014.

Mr. Chusak Gaywee received his Master’s in Engineering in Structural
Engineering and Construction from AIT in 1982. He completed his
Bachelor’s in Engineering (B.E.) in Civil Engineering from Chiang Mai
University, and has a Certificate of Transportation Planning,
University of Westminster, London and University of Birmingham.

He has served as Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport;
Deputy Director General for Engineering; and Director of the Planning
Bureau of the Department of Highways.

Mr. Chusak is the fifth AIT alumnus to hold this position. The
previous four AIT alumni who held this position include: Mr. Sathien
Vongvichien (1986-1990); Dr. Srisook Chandrangsu (1997 – 2000); Mr.
Thurdsakdi Sedthamanop (2002 – 2005); and Mr. Nikorn Boonsri (2007 –
2008). Dr. Srisook was also President of AITAA (Thailand).