Biodata of Dr. Subin Pinkayan
-Taken from Hall of
Fame Induction article, AIT Alumni Magazine, September
2010
Dr. Subin Pinkayan graduated with a Master in Hydrolics from the Asian
Institute of Technology (AIT) in 1961.
A distinguished professional engineer, Dr. Subin is the Chief Honorary
Advisor to SEATEC (Southeast Asia Technology Company Limited) Group of
Companies. He served as President of SEATEC from 1974-1985 and has been
an advisor in management of Thai consulting engineering firms engaged
in numerous projects in Thailand and in Southeast Asia with emphasis on
water resources development, environmental engineering, civil and
structural design and agro-industrial development.
He has been a Member of the Board of the Council of Engineers
(Thailand). Dr. Subin is former Executive Director of Engineering
Institute of Thailand, Former Vice President of the Thai Consulting
Engineers Association of Thailand, and former Director of International
Water Resources Association.
Dr. Subin has led a very active public life. He has served as Minister
of the Royal Thai Government in the capacity as Minister of Foreign
Affairs (August 28-December 14, 1990), Minister of Commerce (August 10,
1988-August 27, 1990), Minister of University Affairs (August 12,
1986-August 9, 1988), and Deputy Minister of Finance (January 15-August
11, 1986). He was a Member of Parliament from Chiangmai, Thailand. He
has also been Member of the House Standing Committee for
Sciences, Technology and Energy (1983-85) and Vice Chairman of House
Standing Committee for Sciences, Technology and Energy (1983-85). He
has also served as advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and
Cooperatives (1984-85) and Advisor to the Minister of Industry
(1980-83).
Apart from serving as a professional engineer and as a politician, Dr.
Subin is an accomplished academician as well. He is former Associate
Professor at AIT; former member of the Board of Trustees of AIT,
Chiangmai University and Kasetsart University. He
has been Chairman of the Board of Trustees of NTU, Thailand,
and a special lecturer in Regional Development at Chiangmai
University.
Dr. Subin is also honorary advisor to MDX group of companies for
industrial estate development, as well as honorary advisor to GMS Power
Public Company Limited. He was the recipient of the 1991 personal
service award in “National and International Prestige” by the Colorado
State University and a recipient of the 2003 Outstanding Alumni Award
in “Social Achievement” by the AIT Alumni Association of
Thailand.
Dr. Subin has been awarded the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of
the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant in 1989; Knight Grand
Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant in
1987; Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the
Crown of Thailand in 1986; Commander (Third Class) of the Most Exalted
Order of the White Elephant in 1985 and Commander (Third Class) of the
Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand in 1983.
