Permpoon Chidchob

Permpoon Chidchob (Thai: เพิ่มพูน ชิดชอบ) is a Thai politician who served as minister of education from 2023 to 2025.^[1][2][3][4] He is the brother of Saksayam Chidchob, who served as minister of transport from 2019 to 2023, and of Newin Chidchob, who served as minister to the office of the prime minister from 2005 to 2006.^[5][6][7]

Permpoon Chidchob
เพิ่มพูน ชิดชอบ
Permpoon in 2024
Minister of Education
In office 1 September 2023 – 19 June 2025
Prime Minister	Srettha Thavisin Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Preceded by	Treenuch Thienthong
Succeeded by	Narumon Pinyosinwat
Personal details
Born	(1960-10-05) October 5, 1960 (age 64) Mueang Surin District, Surin Province, Thailand
Political party	Bhumjaithai (2021-present)
Parent(s)	Chai Chidchob (father) Laong Chidlik (mother)
Relatives	Saksayam Chidchob (brother)
Alma mater	Ramkhamhaeng University (LLB) National Institute of Development Administration (MPA)
Profession	Policeman
Military service
Branch/service	Royal Thai Police
Years of service	1984–2021
Rank	Police General