Eric G. John
Eric G. John | |
|---|---|
United States Ambassador to Thailand | |
| In office October 22, 2007 – December 4, 2010 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Ralph L. Boyce |
| Succeeded by | Kristie Kenney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Indiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Sophia John |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | B.S. in Foreign Service M.A. in National Security Studies |
Eric Grant John
The ambassador grew up in New Castle, Indiana.[3][4] He is married and has had a son and daughter. On August 27, 2010, his daughter Nicole fell to her death in NYC from a window ledge. She was aged 17.[5]
Education
Ambassador John earned a B.S. in Foreign Service from the
Languages
Ambassador John learned Portuguese in Brazil as a high school exchange student with AFS Intercultural Programs.[citation needed] He can speak Korean, Vietnamese and Thai.[3]
References
- ^ "PN520 — Foreign Service". U.S. Congress. September 29, 1987. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Eric G. John (1960–)". Office of the Historian, U.S. Department of State. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ U.S. State Department. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- ^ U.S. Air Force. Archived from the originalon June 10, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ^ "MSN – Outlook, Office, Skype, Bing, Breaking News, and Latest Videos". NBC News.
External links
- Bangkok Embassy U.S. Department of State
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