Jigme Thinley
Jigme Yoser Thinley (born 9 September 1952) was the Prime Minister of Bhutan. He began his term as Prime Minister in 2008. It ended in 2013.[1] He was succeeded by Tshering Tobgay.
Jigme Thinley | |
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| Prime Minister of Bhutan | |
| In office 9 April 2008 – 30 July 2013 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Kinzang Dorji |
| Succeeded by | Tshering Tobgay |
| In office 30 August 2003 – 18 August 2004 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Khandu Wangchuk |
| Succeeded by | Jigme Thinley |
| In office 20 July 1998 – 9 July 1999 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Jigme Palden Dorji |
| Succeeded by | Sangay Ngedup |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 September 1952 Bumthang, Bhutan |
| Political party | Independent (Before 2007) Peace and Prosperity Party (2007–present) |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University, University Park |
References
- Wangchuk, Rinzin (2008-04-12). "New PM Takes Office". Kuensel online. Retrieved 2011-09-01.
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