When was Banharn Silpa-archa born?

Banharn Silpa-archa was born on 19 August 1932 in Suphan Buri.

What positions has Banharn Silpa-archa held?

Positions held by Banharn Silpa-archa include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2007–2011); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2005–2006); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2001–2005); Minister of Interior of Thailand (1995–1996); Prime Minister of Thailand (1995–1996).

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Banharn Silpa-archa

Prime Minister of Thailand (1932-2016)

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Banharn Silpa-archa was a Thai politician who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1995 to 1996. Banharn made a fortune in the construction business before he became a Member of Parliament representing his home province of Suphan Buri. He held different cabinet posts in several governments. In 1994, he became the leader of the Thai Nation Party. In 2008, the party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court and Banharn was banned from politics for five years.

Quick facts

Born: 19 August 1932 wd
Place of birth: Suphan Buri wd
Died: 23 April 2016 wd
Place of death: Bangkok wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, businessperson wd
Political party: Thai Nation Party wd
Spouse: Jamsai Silpa-archa wd

Positions held wd

Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (23 December 2007 – 10 May 2011)
Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (6 February 2005 – 24 February 2006)
Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (6 January 2001 – 5 January 2005)
Minister of Interior of Thailand (18 July 1995 – 27 September 1996)
Prime Minister of Thailand (13 July 1995 – 24 November 1996)
Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand (13 July 1995 – 27 September 1996)
Minister of Interior of Thailand (9 January 1990 – 9 December 1990)
Minister of Industry (9 August 1988 – 9 January 1990)
Minister of Transport of Thailand (11 August 1986 – 9 August 1988)
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (12 March 1980 – 19 March 1983)
Deputy Minister of Industry of Thailand (5 October 1976 – 6 October 1976)
Leader of the Opposition

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1996)
Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎

Questions

When was Banharn Silpa-archa born?: Banharn Silpa-archa was born on 19 August 1932 in Suphan Buri.
What positions has Banharn Silpa-archa held?: Positions held by Banharn Silpa-archa include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2007–2011); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2005–2006); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2001–2005); Minister of Interior of Thailand (1995–1996); Prime Minister of Thailand (1995–1996).

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