11.   The new posts reportedly will include one for crisis management and another for government reform.

12.   The post includes authority over the U.S. Sixth Fleet and is held by an American.

13.   Upon his return here, his posts included a stint as the dean of the agricultural school at IPB and rector at Haluoleo University in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi.

14.   His past major posts included director of the state-run Krung Thai Bank, Petroleum Authority of Thailand, and Securities Exchange of Thailand.

15.   His foreign service posts have included Mauritius, Malaysia, Brazil and Central African Republic.

16.   Overseas posts included Geneva, Bonn, Lagos, London, Pretoria and Addis Abba.