Bhichit Rattakul (, , born August 30, 1946) is a Thai politician who served as the governor of Bangkok from 1996 to 2000 and the science deputy minister of Thailand. He is the son of former foreign minister and deputy prime minister Bhichai Rattakul and is of Thai Chinese descent. Early life and educations Bhichit earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1976 and was instrumental in the September 2000 Thailand visit of LDS Church president Gordon B. Hinckley. As of May 2008, Bhichit serves as Director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, which is run under the auspices of the United Nations. Honours Knight grand Cross in the Order of the White Elephant. Knight grand Cross in the Order of the Crown of Thailand. Knight grand Commander in the Order of Chula Chom Klao. Knight grand Cross by the Emperor of Japa. References External links Asian Disaster Preparedness Center 1946 births Bhichit Rattakul Bhichit Rattakul Brigham Young University alumni Living people Bhichit Rattakul Bhichit Rattakul Bhichit Rattakul Bhichit Rattakul Bhichit Rattakul