When was Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena born?

Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena was born on 29 March 1887 in Phra Nakhon Province.

What positions has Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena held?

Positions held by Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (1946–1946); Minister without Portfolio of Thailand (1944–1945); Minister of Defence of Thailand (1944–1945); Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (1937–1937); Minister of Finance of Thailand (1935–1936).

Where did Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena study?

Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute, Copenhagen University College of Engineering.

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Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena

फ्राया फाहोनफोन्फायुहसेना

Thai military officer & politician (1887-1947)

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Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena, simply known as Phraya Phahon, was a Thai military leader and politician. Born Phot Phahonyothin and briefly educated in Germany, he was a member of the Khana Ratsadon and launched a coup d'état to become Prime Minister of Siam in 1933, a position he held until 1938.

Quick facts

Born: 29 March 1887 wd
Place of birth: Phra Nakhon Province wd
Died: 14 February 1947 wd
Place of death: Paruskavan Palace wd
Citizenship: Rattanakosin Kingdom, Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, statesperson, revolutionary wd
Political party: Khana Ratsadon wd
Education: Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute, Copenhagen University College of Engineering wd
Spouse: Phit Thanasophon, Boonlong Phahonphonphayuhasena wd

Positions held wd

Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (6 January 1946 – 10 May 1946)
Minister without Portfolio of Thailand (2 August 1944 – 31 August 1945)
Minister of Defence of Thailand (1 August 1944 – 31 August 1945)
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (9 August 1937 – 21 December 1937)
Minister of Finance of Thailand (1 August 1935 – 12 February 1936)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (22 September 1934 – 1 August 1935)
Minister of Defence of Thailand (1 April 1934 – 22 September 1934)
Minister of Interior of Thailand (16 December 1933 – 29 March 1934)
Minister of Education of Thailand (16 December 1933 – 29 March 1934)
Prime Minister of Thailand (21 June 1933 – 16 December 1938)
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (6 July 1932 – 4 January 1938)
Minister without Portfolio of Thailand (28 June 1932 – 20 June 1933)
Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (28 June 1932 – 6 July 1941)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (1943)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (1937)
Commander of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (1929)
Victory Medal - Franco-Thai War (1941)
Safeguarding the Constitution Medal (1934)
Dushdi Mala Medal (1934)
Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior - Pacific War (1943)
Chakra Mala Medal (1927)
King Rama VII's Royal Cypher Medal (1929)
King Rama VIII's Royal Cypher Medal (1938)
The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette (1922)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (1942)
Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau (1930)
Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle (1939)

Questions

When was Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena born?: Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena was born on 29 March 1887 in Phra Nakhon Province.
What positions has Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena held?: Positions held by Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (1946–1946); Minister without Portfolio of Thailand (1944–1945); Minister of Defence of Thailand (1944–1945); Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives (1937–1937); Minister of Finance of Thailand (1935–1936).
Where did Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena study?: Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute, Copenhagen University College of Engineering.

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