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Thanin Kraivichien

Thai lawyer and politician

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Thanin Kraivichien was a Thai judge, politician and law professor. He was the prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977. He was then appointed to the Privy Council and became its president in 2016. With the death of Prem Tinsulanonda in May 2019, he became the oldest living former Thai Prime Minister.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Bangkok wd
Died
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Place of death
Bangkok wd
Citizenship
Thailand wd
Occupation
politician, university teacher, lawyer, judge, civil servant, jurist wd
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, Thammasat University wd
Spouse
Karen Kraiwichian wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Privy Council of Thailand (14 October 2016 – 2 December 2016)
  • Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (15 December 1977 – 6 December 2016)
  • Prime Minister of Thailand (8 October 1976 – 19 October 1977)

Questions

When was Thanin Kraivichien born?
Thanin Kraivichien was born on 5 April 1927 in Bangkok.
What positions has Thanin Kraivichien held?
Positions held by Thanin Kraivichien include: President of the Privy Council of Thailand (2016–2016); Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (1977–2016); Prime Minister of Thailand (1976–1977).
Where did Thanin Kraivichien study?
Thanin Kraivichien was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, Thammasat University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Thanin Kraivichien · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q74861 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Tanin2011.jpg by thaigov (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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