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Thanom Kittikachorn
Thanom Kittikachorn (, , ; 11 August 1911 – 16 June 2004) was Prime Minister of Thailand from 1963 to 1973, military officer, who supported and initiated military coups and became Thailand's defence minister. He rose to power when he staged a self-coup, until 1973 Thai popular uprising, public protests which exploded into violence forced him to step down. His return from exile in 1976 sparked protests which led to a Thammasat University massacre, massacre of demonstrators, followed by a October 1977 Thai coup d'état, military coup. Early life Thanom Kittikachorn was born in Tak Province to Khun (noble title), Khun Amphan Kittikachorn and his wife, Linchee Kittikachorn. His family was of Thai Chinese descent. He attended Wat Koak Plu Municipal School, then was admitted to the Army Cadet Academy. After receiving his commission, he reported for duty with Infantry Regiment VII in Chiang Mai. Thanom later studied at the Cartography School and the Infantry School, and graduated fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Field Marshal (Thailand)
The Thai rank of Field Marshal () is the most senior rank of the Royal Thai Army. The rank was formally created in 1888 together with all Military ranks of the Thai armed forces, other ranks of the military by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who wanted to modernize his Royal Thai Armed Forces, armed forces along Western lines. There have been 13 appointments to this rank. The rank has not been awarded since 1992 and its abolition has been proposed by the Thai government in 2018. Plaek Phibunsongkhram was the first commoner to hold this rank. The Royal Thai Navy equivalent is known as ''Chom Phon Ruea'' ('Admiral of the Fleet') and ''Chom Phon Akat'' ('Marshal of the Royal Thai Air Force') for the Royal Thai Air Force. List of field marshals See also *Military ranks of the Thai armed forces **List of admirals of the fleet (Thailand), Admiral of the Fleet (Thailand) (Chom Phon Ruea): equivalent rank in the Royal Thai Navy **List of Marshals of the Royal Thai Air Force, Marshal of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pote Sarasin
Pote Sarasin (25 March 1905 – 28 September 2000) was the ninth prime minister of Thailand from September 1957 to December 1957. He belonged to the influential Sarasin family. He served as foreign minister from 1949 to 1950 and then served as ambassador to the United States. In September 1957 when Sarit Thanarat seized power in a military coup, he appointed Pote to be the Prime Minister of Thailand. He resigned in December 1957. Pote also served as the first Secretary General of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization from September 1957 until 1963. Early life and education A native of Bangkok, Pote Sarasin was born in 1905 to a Thai Chinese family of rice merchants and landowners. His father Wee Thian Hee was a doctor and rice merchant. Pote attended Bangkok Christian College before being sent to Wilbraham Academy, a boarding school in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, United States. He later studied law in the United Kingdom and was called to the bar at Middle Temple in London. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Plaek Phibunsongkhram; 14 July 1897 – 11 June 1964) was a Thai military officer and politician who served as the third prime minister of Thailand from 1938 to 1944 and again from 1948 to 1957. He rose to power as a leading member of the Khana Ratsadon, becoming prime minister in 1938 and later consolidating his influence as a military dictator. His regime allied with the Empire of Japan during the Second World War, and his administration was marked by authoritarian policies and the promotion of Thai nationalism. He was closely involved in both domestic reforms and foreign policy during the war and played a central role in shaping modern Thai state ideology. Phibun was a member of the army wing of Khana Ratsadon, the first political party in Thailand, and a leader of the Siamese revolution of 1932, which replaced Thailand's absolute monarchy with a constitutional monarchy. Phibun became the third Prime Minister of Thailand in 1938 while serving as Commander of the Royal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Defence Ministers Of Thailand
This is a list of Ministry of Defence (Thailand), ministers of defence of Thailand. Until the appointment of the incumbent, Sutin Klungsang, aside from Prime Minister of Thailand, Prime Ministers holding the post concurrently, all ministers had been active-duty or retired flag officers. Sutin is the first civilian to be the head of the Ministry of Defence (Thailand), Ministry of Defence without holding the post of Prime Minister of Thailand, Prime Minister simultaneously, which were held by five former prime ministers without a military background. Minister of Defence of Siam List of Siamese Ministers of Defense (, ''Senabodi Kalahom'') Minister of Defence of Thailand List of ministers of defence of Thailand (Thai: รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงกลาโหม ''Ratthamontri Wakarn Kasuang Kalahom'') Timeline See also *Ministry of Defence (Thailand), Ministry of Defence References {{Reflist External links List of ministers � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai University (CMU; ) is a national public research university in northern Thailand founded in 1964. It has a strong emphasis on engineering, science, agriculture, and medicine. Its instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education offered through resident instruction. Its main campus lies between central Chiang Mai and Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai province. The university was the first institution of higher education in northern Thailand, and the first provincial university in Thailand. Campuses Chiang Mai University has four campuses, three of them in Chiang Mai and one in Lamphun, which together cover about .Our Campuses – Chiang Mai University There are 18 housing complexes located on campus for students attending the university. Seventeen of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Thailand)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand ( Abrv: MFA; , ) is the principal governmental department in charge of foreign relations for Thailand. The ministry is headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is also a member of the Cabinet of Thailand. The Minister of Foreign Affairs is appointed by the Prime minister. The ministry is charged with formulating and executing foreign policies for the Kingdom of Thailand and also manages and maintains Thai diplomatic missions around the world. History Prior to the creation of the ministry, much of the country's foreign relations were handled by the absolute monarchs of the day. During the Kingdom of Ayutthaya foreign relations were handled by the "Krom Phra Khlang" ( (or the Treasury Department). The head of the department was known as "Phra Khlang" ( and occasionally referred to as "Berguelang" or "Barcelon" by foreign authors. A notable ''Phra Khlang Kosathibodi'' during the reign of King Narai was Kosa Lek, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deputy Prime Minister Of Thailand
The deputy prime minister of Thailand (, ) is a ministerial position within the government of Thailand. Several deputy prime ministers can be appointed and serve concurrently. Such appointments are usually made by the Prime Minister of Thailand, prime minister of Thailand. This position can be combined with other ministerial portfolios. The position was first created in 1943. Current deputy prime ministers List of deputy prime ministers of Thailand Notes References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Commanders-in-chief Of The Royal Thai Army
The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army () is headquartered in Bangkok. The commander of the Royal Thai Army is a powerful position that has at times been the springboard to the Prime Minister of Thailand, premiership. Prior to 1932, the post of Commander of the Siamese Army was combined with that of the Kalahom Department. The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army is regarded as the most prestigious Thai military position since he commands the largest force of Thailand. The following individuals have commanded the Royal Thai Army: Royal Siamese Army Royal Thai Army See also * Royal Thai Army * Head of the Royal Thai Armed Forces * Chief of Defence Forces (Thailand) * List of commanders-in-chief of the Royal Thai Navy * List of commanders-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force References www.rta.mi.th External links Website of the Royal Thai Army (in Thai) {{Chief of the army by country Royal Thai Army Lists of Thai military personnel, Army Comman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawee Chullasapya
Dawee Chullasapya or Chullasap (, , , 8 August 1914 – 18 May 1996) was a Royal Thai Air Force officer, and a member of the Seri Thai. Air chief marshal Dawee was widely considered a pillar of Thailand's sporting world. After a successful career in the military which saw him rise to Supreme Command chief of staff in 1961, he turned to politics and was appointed deputy defense minister in 1963. He later served as minister of transport and communications and of agriculture. Head of Thailand's National Olympic Committee for 22 years until his death, he was a member of the International Olympic Committee and a force behind the Southeast Asian Games. Dawee himself won a silver medal in sailing at the 1970 Asian Games. After the October 1973 Thai popular uprising he served as defence minister and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Headquarters until 1974. In 1976 and 1979/80 he was again deputy prime minister of Thailand. Education He became a cadet at the Army Academy upon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Commanders Of The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters
The Chief of Defence Forces, previously known as the Supreme Commander, (, Royal Thai General System of Transcription, RTGS: Phu Bancha Kan Thahan Sung Sut) is the overall field commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. He is also in charge of managing the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. Not to be confused with the ceremonial Highest Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces who is the constitutional Monarchy of Thailand, monarch of Thailand. Prior to 1960 the post was an ad hoc creation by Field marshal (Thailand), Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram, Thailand in World War II, during World War II. However, under Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat the position became permanent, and in its early life was even combined with the post of Prime Minister of Thailand. In February 2008 the English name of the post was changed from ''Supreme Commander'' to ''Chief of Defence Forces'' with the reorganization of the Supreme Command Headquarters into the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters (th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
