# Pridi Banomyong

_Thai prime minister (1900-1983)_

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> Pridi Banomyong, also known by his noble title Luang Praditmanutham, was a Thai lawyer, professor, activist, politician, democratic socialist, and senior statesman. He served in multiple ministerial posts, as regent, and as prime minister in Thailand. He led the civilian wing of Khana Ratsadon, and helped found the University of Moral and Political Sciences and the Bank of Thailand.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 May 1900 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P19))
- **Died:** 2 May 1983 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P570))
- **Place of death:** Antony ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P27))
- **Occupation:** statesperson; lawyer; screenwriter; jurist; head of government; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P106))
- **Education:** University of Paris; Ayutthaya Wittayalai School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P69))
- **Spouse:** Poonsuk Banomyong ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Thailand (24 March 1946 – 23 August 1946); Minister of Finance of Thailand (24 March 1946 – 11 June 1946); Minister of Finance of Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa; Order of the German Eagle; Order of the Nine Gems; Order of Chula Chom Klao; Order of the White Elephant; Order of the Crown of Thailand; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Medal of Freedom ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934#P166))

## Questions

**When was Pridi Banomyong born?**  
Pridi Banomyong was born on 11 May 1900 in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

**What positions has Pridi Banomyong held?**  
Positions held by Pridi Banomyong include: Prime Minister of Thailand (1946–1946); Minister of Finance of Thailand (1946–1946); Minister of Finance of Thailand.

**Where did Pridi Banomyong study?**  
Pridi Banomyong was educated at University of Paris, Ayutthaya Wittayalai School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pridi Banomyong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pridi_Banomyong) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q714934](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q714934) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pridi Panomyong (Scholar).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pridi_Panomyong_(Scholar).jpg)

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