Tanee SANGRAT assumed his duty in the Republic of Korea in April 2024. He aims to pursue the 3P strategy: Economic Promotion (EP) especially 2-way investment, Consular Protection (CP) particularly Thai workers and nationals, and Soft Power (SP) exchange, among other priorities. A career diplomat, he previously served as Ambassador to the United States, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador to Vietnam, and Consul-General in Los Angeles. A graduate of Marquette High School, Alton, IL, Tanee holds a B.A. in political science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a Master’s of Public and International Affairs from University of Pittsburgh and Asian Studies certificate.