When was Sarit Thanarat born?

Sarit Thanarat was born on 16 June 1908 in Bangkok.

What positions has Sarit Thanarat held?

Positions held by Sarit Thanarat include: Prime Minister of Thailand (1959–1963); Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police (1959–1963); Prime Minister of Thailand (1958–1963); Deputy Minister of Defence of Thailand (1952–1957).

Where did Sarit Thanarat study?

Sarit Thanarat was educated at Missouri Military Academy, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy.

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Sarit Thanarat

सरित थानरत

Prime Minister of Thailand (1908-1963)

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Sarit Thanarat was a Thai politician and military commander. He served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army and as Minister of Defense during Plaek Phibunsongkhram's premiership. In 1957, he became chief of a military junta after leading a coup in which Phibun was overthrown. Sarit lasted the de facto prime minister only five days before was replaced by Pote Sarasin, but assumed power again as the head of the Revolutionary Council after 1958 coup and then as the eleventh Prime Minister of Thailand in February 1959 until his death in 1963.

Quick facts

Born: 16 June 1908 wd
Place of birth: Bangkok wd
Died: 8 December 1963 wd
Place of death: Bangkok wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, soldier wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Missouri Military Academy, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Thailand (10 February 1959 – 8 December 1963)
Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police (1959–1963)
Prime Minister of Thailand (20 October 1958 – 8 December 1963)
Deputy Minister of Defence of Thailand (28 March 1952 – 21 March 1957)

Awards wd

Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of Rama
Order of the Nine Gems
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol
Star of the Republic of Indonesia
Royal Order of Sahametrei
Order of Propitious Clouds
Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín
Cross of Military Merit
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎
Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class
Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of Sikatuna

Questions

When was Sarit Thanarat born?: Sarit Thanarat was born on 16 June 1908 in Bangkok.
What positions has Sarit Thanarat held?: Positions held by Sarit Thanarat include: Prime Minister of Thailand (1959–1963); Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police (1959–1963); Prime Minister of Thailand (1958–1963); Deputy Minister of Defence of Thailand (1952–1957).
Where did Sarit Thanarat study?: Sarit Thanarat was educated at Missouri Military Academy, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy.

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Last updated 7 November 2026 · facts checked 10 November 2026

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