Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
Mr. Mechai Viravaidya
  • Independent Director
  • Chairperson
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The Age (as on Dec 31, 2023)

  • 83 Years

Education

  • Honorary Doctorate of Community Development (2008) Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Commerce and Marketing (2007) Thammasat University, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Development Economics (2002) The Nation Institute Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand
  • Fellow of the Trinity College Faculty (1999), The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Community Development (1997) Khon Kaen University, Thailand
  • Fellow (HONORISCAUSA) of the Australasian Faculty (1995) Public Health Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
  • Honorary Doctorate of Laws (1993) The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Population and Development (1992) The National Institute Development Administration (NIDA), Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Science in Health Education (1991) Srinakharinwirot University, Prasarnmit, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Medicine (1989) Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
  • Honorary Doctorate of Information Science (1989) Ramkamhaeng University, Thailand
  • Honorary Doctorate of Social Sciences (1983) Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Melbourne University, Australia (1964)

Shares held by each director (as on Dec 31, 2023)

  • None

Experiences in the past 5 Years

  • 2013 - Present

    Chairman and Independent Director, Mega Lifesciences PCL / Manufacture and distribute nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products.

  • Present

    Chairman of the foundation / Mechai Viravaidya Foundation / Non-profit organization