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Kukrit Pramoj

Thai politician (1911-1995)

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Mom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj was a Thai politician, author, scholar and professor. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand between 1973 and 1974. He was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Thailand, serving in office from 1975 to 1976 between his brother Seni Pramoj's terms. Being the great-grandson of King Rama II, he was a member of the Thai royal family. He also portrayed the Prime Minister of the fictional country of Sarkhan in the 1963 motion picture The Ugly American with Marlon Brando.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
In Buri wd
Died
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Place of death
Bangkok wd
Citizenship
Thailand wd
Occupation
journalist, writer, university teacher, economist, politician, businessperson wd
Political party
Social Action Party (1974–1991), Democrat Party (1946–1948), Progress Party (1945–1946) wd
Education
The Queen's College, Trent College wd
Spouse
Mom Rajawongse Pakprink Thongyai wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Thailand (17 March 1975 – 12 January 1976)
  • Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand

Awards wd

  • National Artist of Thailand (1985)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (1960)
  • Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize (1990)

Questions

When was Kukrit Pramoj born?
Kukrit Pramoj was born on 20 April 1911 in In Buri.
What positions has Kukrit Pramoj held?
Positions held by Kukrit Pramoj include: Prime Minister of Thailand (1975–1976); Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand.
Where did Kukrit Pramoj study?
Kukrit Pramoj was educated at The Queen's College, Trent College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Kukrit Pramoj · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q959588 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Kukrit Pramoj 1974 (cropped).jpg by Norman Peagam (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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