Virachai Virameteekul (born 8 June 1967) is a Thai economist, university professor, and Democrat Party politician.

Prior to that, he spent his high school and college years in the United States, both on the West and the East coasts.

In his leisure time, he likes to read books, particularly on travel and wellness, and listen to classical music.

His career path changed dramatically in 1994 when he decided to move to China to accept a position in the financial sector.

As regards the Royal Decorations of Thailand, he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross (1st Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant in 2007, and later a Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand in 2009.