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Wisanu Subsompon

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Wisanu Subsompon
วิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล
Deputy Governor of Bangkok
Assumed office
1 June 2022
GovernorChadchart Sittipunt
Personal details
EducationChulalongkorn University (BEng)
Carnegie Mellon University (MEng, PhD)

Wisanu Subsompon (Thai: วิศณุ ทรัพย์สมพล) is a Thai academic and politician, currently serving as a Deputy Governor of Bangkok.[1] Prior to his appointment, Wisanu was Vice President for Property and Physical Management a Chulalongkorn University and an associate professor of civil engineering.[2]

Early life and education

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Wisanu received a bachelors of engineering from Chulalongkorn University, and an MS and Ph.D in civil engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Career

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Wisanu is charged with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) infrastructure, water drainage and traffic.[1] He has helped to coordinate emergency preparation and response to flooding in Bangkok, including from Typhoon Noru.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chadchart names his four deputies on Day 1". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Shopping in comfort". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Bangkok braced for Storm Noru". Pattaya Mail. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  4. ^ Nation, The (6 October 2022). "Flood situation will not be as severe as in 2011, Chadchart assures Bangkokians". nationthailand. Retrieved 10 October 2022.