H.E. Dr. Lalivan Karnchanachari

Dr. Lalivan Karnchanachari is an accomplished Thai leader with a distinguished career spanning business, government, and social service. Born in Bangkok in 1954, she holds a Doctorate in Political and Administrative Science from Bangkok Thonburi University, a Master’s from Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Currently serving as Vice Minister to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she was previously Vice Minister to the Ministry of Culture (2023–2024). In the private sector, she held long-standing leadership roles, including Chairman of Chateau de Bangkok Hotel, Managing Director of PKS Development Co., Ltd., and President of Assets Insurance Co., Ltd. She also held executive positions with Fujitsu Systems Business and The Union Bank of Bangkok.

Dr. Lalivan is widely recognized for her public service and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the “Outstanding ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs” award (2023), “Outstanding Woman in World Conservation” (2016), and “Woman of the Year” (2000), among others. She has made significant contributions through her involvement with various organizations such as the Zonta International, the World Scout Foundation, and the Business and Professional Women’s Association of Thailand.

Her extensive social work includes promoting women’s empowerment, youth development, and community welfare. She has also served as a judge in the Juvenile and Family Court and held various roles under royal patronage foundations, demonstrating her lifelong commitment to national development and social progress.