When was Prem Tinsulanonda born?

Prem Tinsulanonda was born on 26 August 1920 in Songkhla.

What positions has Prem Tinsulanonda held?

Positions held by Prem Tinsulanonda include: President of the Privy Council of Thailand (2016–2019); Regent of Thailand (2016–2016); President of the Privy Council of Thailand (1998–2016); Prime Minister of Thailand (1986–1988); Prime Minister of Thailand (1980–1988).

Where did Prem Tinsulanonda study?

Prem Tinsulanonda was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Mahavajiravudh Songkhla School.

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Prem Tinsulanonda

Former Regent of Thailand (1920-2019)

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Prem Tinsulanonda was a Thai military officer, politician, and statesman who served as the 16th prime minister of Thailand from 1980 to 1988.

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Born: 26 August 1920 wd
Place of birth: Songkhla wd
Died: 26 May 2019 wd
Place of death: Phramongkutklao Hospital wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, head of government wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Mahavajiravudh Songkhla School wd

Positions held wd

President of the Privy Council of Thailand (2 December 2016 – 26 May 2019)
Regent of Thailand (13 October 2016 – 1 December 2016)
President of the Privy Council of Thailand (4 September 1998 – 13 October 2016)
Prime Minister of Thailand (5 August 1986 – 29 April 1988)
Prime Minister of Thailand (3 March 1980 – 4 August 1988)
Minister of Defence of Thailand (24 May 1979 – 5 August 1986)
Deputy Minister of Interior of Thailand (12 November 1977 – 22 April 1979)

Awards wd

Order of the Nine Gems
Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Rama
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
Order of the Crown of Thailand
Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (2003)
Order of Sikatuna
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Liberator General San Martín
Grand Cross of the Order of the Direkgunabhorn
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1987)

Questions

When was Prem Tinsulanonda born?: Prem Tinsulanonda was born on 26 August 1920 in Songkhla.
What positions has Prem Tinsulanonda held?: Positions held by Prem Tinsulanonda include: President of the Privy Council of Thailand (2016–2019); Regent of Thailand (2016–2016); President of the Privy Council of Thailand (1998–2016); Prime Minister of Thailand (1986–1988); Prime Minister of Thailand (1980–1988).
Where did Prem Tinsulanonda study?: Prem Tinsulanonda was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Mahavajiravudh Songkhla School.

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