Tawee Sodsong

Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong (Thai: ทวี สอดส่อง) is a Thai politician, serving as Minister of Justice since 2023.^[1][2][3][4] He is also leader of the Prachachat Party.^[5][6] Sodsong oversaw the parole and release of former prime minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra following his return to Thailand in 2023.^[2][7]

Tawee Sodsong
ทวี สอดส่อง
Minister of Justice
Incumbent
Assumed office 1 September 2023
Prime Minister	Srettha Thavisin
Preceded by	Somsak Thepsuthin
Leader of the Prachachat Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 26 August 2023
Personal details
Born	(1959-09-23) September 23, 1959 (age 65)
Political party	Prachachat Party
Alma mater	Royal Thai Police Cadet Academy (BS) Kasetsart University (MA)
Profession	Police lieutenant colonel
Royal Thai Police
Allegiance	Thailand
Branch	Metropolitan Police Bureau
Service years	1984–2004
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel

Royal decorations

Tawee has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:

• 2013 - Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
• 2011 - Knight Grand Cordon of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
• 2013 - Border Service Medal
• 2005 - Chakrabarti Mala Medal – Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct (Civil)