Abhisit Vejjajiva (1964–). Born in UK to an illustrious Vietnamese-Chinese lineage that arrived in Siam in 19th century. Educated in UK at Eton College and Oxford University (a first in PPE). Drafted into Democrat Party under patronage of Chuan Leekpai. Elected to parliament in 1992. Party leader in 2005. Prime minister, 2008–11.

Anand Panyarachun (1932–). Born in Bangkok, descendant of noble Mon family and Hokkien jao sua. Educated in England at Dulwich College and Trinity College, Cambridge. Career diplomat, 1955–77, including ambassador to USA. Resigned government service, joined Saha-Union (textile-based conglomerate), and became chairman, 1991. Prime minister under NPKC coup junta, 1991–92. Head of Constitution Drafting Assembly, 1996–97.

Anuman Rajadhon, Phya (1888–1969). Born to Chinese family in Bangkok. Educated at Assumption College.Worked in Customs Department. Independent scholar and essayist on religion, Thai culture, philology, and folklore under penname Sathirakoses. Recruited to Fine Arts Department in 1933 and rose to director-general. Taught and lectured after retirement.

Banharn Silpa-archa (1932–). Son of moderately successful cloth traders in Suphanburi market. Chinese name, Tek Siang sae Be. Moved to Bangkok after secondary education and gained patronage of senior officials in Public Works Department. Won contract to supply chlorine for water supply. Founded construction company, working mainly on public works contracts. Also crop trader and business in construction materials. Elected MP for Suphanburi in Chat Thai Party from 1975. Party secretary-general, 1976–94. Various ministerial posts, including finance and interior in Chatichai Cabinet, 1988–91. Party leader in 1994. Prime minister, 1995–96.