Bachelor's (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, University of Oxford; Bachelor's in Law, Ramkamhaeng University; Master's in Economics, Oxford University. 1987-88, Lecturer and Second Lieutenant, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Thailand; 1989, Special Lecturer, University of Oxford; 1990-91, Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, Thailand; 1992 and 1995-96, began political career as Bangkok Democrat MP; 1992-94, Government Spokesman; 1994, Deputy-Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister; 1995-96, Democrat Party Spokesman; 1997, Minister to Prime Minister's Office, dealing with investment, education and bureaucratic reform issues; 1998-99, Chairman, House Education Affairs Committee, Parliament; 1999-2005, Vice-Democrat Party Leader; since 2005, Democrat Party Leader; 2005-06 and 2008, Leader of Opposition Parliamentary Party. Since December 2008, Prime Minister of Thailand.