Tuan Leekpai

Tuan Leekpai, (; January 1, 1915 - March 2, 2011), popularly known as Mae Tuan (Mother Tuan), was a Thai female trader who was the mother of Chuan Leekpai, the former Prime Minister of Thailand.

Early life Leekpai was born in Ban Tha Chin village, Bang Rak Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang Province in 1915 according to the population registration data. According to the Chinese textbook of 1912, her original name was Kim Tuan Ju Hong, Her father and mother were of Hokkien Chinese descent and used the surname "Ju Hong", Her original name was "Kim Tuan", but later it was reduced to "Tuan" as called by southern people. She was also the niece of ,

When she was a child, she wanted to be a nurse, but her wish was not fulfilled because she did not study. She had little formal schooling and was illiterate.

Way of life Leekpai became widely known when Chuan Leekpai became Prime Minister, as a mother who consistently supported her children, such as helping them campaign. Tuan was highly respected by the people of Trang, with villagers often stopping by to seek advice or to ask for help solving problems. This led to people calling her the true representative of Trang Province, earning her the Outstanding National Mother Award in 1993. She was also a highly campaigner for her son Chuan's political campaigns.

Whenever there were visitors, Leekpai, as the owner of the house, would always come out to welcome them. Until the house number 183, Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Wisetkul Road, which was the house where she lived with Kit Leekpai, her eldest son, became well-known to the public and was called "Baan Mae Tuan" and became a tourist attraction in Trang Province. And even though Chuan became Prime Minister, Mrs. Tuan still lived the same life as a fish belly curry vendor in the wet market. But she later quit due to her increasing age and weak health. Her children and grandchildren wanted her to rest at home.

End of life Tuan passed away peacefully while sleeping at the home of Jongjit Leekpai, her sixth daughter, on Seri Thai Road on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the age of 96. The royal cremation ceremony was held on March 12, 2011 at Wat Khuan Wiset, Thap Thiang Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang Province.