Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau, Jr. (born 29 February 1956) is a Palauan politician who is the current President of Palau. Remengsau was originally president of Palau from 2001 to 2009. He was elected to another four-year term as President in November 2012 and took office on 17 January 2013.He became Vice-President in 1992 and was elected as President in 2000; he took office on January 1, 2001.