Thanom Kittikachorn
Former Prime Minister of Thailand
Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn was the leader of Thailand from 1963 to 1973, during which he staged a self-coup, until public protests which exploded into violence forced him to step down. His return from exile in 1976 sparked protests which... Wikipedia
Born: August 11, 1911, Mueang Tak District, Thailand
Died: June 16, 2004 (age 92 years), Bangkok Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
Children: Narong Kittikachorn, Songsuda Yodmani, Songsamorn Gajaseni, and more
Education: Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (1930), National Defence College, Infantry School, Infantry Centre, and more
Previous offices: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand (1972–1973), Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand (1963–1973), Prime Minister of Thailand (1963–1973), and more
Awards: Border Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Military Order of Christ, and more
Spouse: Jongkol Kittikachorn (m. 1930–2004)