When was Kriangsak Chamanan born?

Kriangsak Chamanan was born on 17 December 1917 in Samut Sakhon.

What positions has Kriangsak Chamanan held?

Positions held by Kriangsak Chamanan include: Minister of Finance of Thailand (1979–1980); Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (1979–1980); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1978–1979); Minister of Interior of Thailand (1977–1978); Prime Minister of Thailand (1977–1980).

Where did Kriangsak Chamanan study?

Kriangsak Chamanan was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy.

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Kriangsak Chamanan

Thai politician (1917-2003)

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Kriangsak Chamanan was the 15th prime minister of Thailand, serving from 1977 to 1980. His tenure began when he assumed power following the October 1977 Thai coup d'état, and ended with his resignation in 1980. He concurrently served as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces from 1977 to 1978.

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Born: 17 December 1917 wd
Place of birth: Samut Sakhon wd
Died: 23 December 2003 wd
Place of death: Bangkok wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: United States Army Command and General Staff College, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Finance of Thailand (24 May 1979 – 11 February 1980)
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (24 May 1979 – 29 February 1980)
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (11 August 1978 – 22 April 1979)
Minister of Interior of Thailand (12 November 1977 – 11 August 1978)
Prime Minister of Thailand (11 November 1977 – 3 March 1980)

Awards wd

Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of the White Elephant
Order of the Crown of Thailand
Legion of Merit

Questions

When was Kriangsak Chamanan born?: Kriangsak Chamanan was born on 17 December 1917 in Samut Sakhon.
What positions has Kriangsak Chamanan held?: Positions held by Kriangsak Chamanan include: Minister of Finance of Thailand (1979–1980); Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (1979–1980); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1978–1979); Minister of Interior of Thailand (1977–1978); Prime Minister of Thailand (1977–1980).
Where did Kriangsak Chamanan study?: Kriangsak Chamanan was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy.

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