Banharn Silpa-archa
Banharn Silpa-archa (parts of his name also spelt variously Banhan, Silapa-, Sinlapa-, and -acha;[1][2] Thai: บรรหาร ศิลปอาชา, RTGS: Banhan Sinlapa-acha, Thai pronunciation: [banhǎːn sǐnláʔpàʔ aːt͡ɕʰaː], 19 August 1932 – 23 April 2016) was a Thai politician. He was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 1995 to 1996. Banharn made a fortune in the construction business before he became a Member of Parliament. He represented his home province of Suphanburi.
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| 21st Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office July 13, 1995 – November 24, 1996 | |
| Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Preceded by | Chuan Leekpai |
| Succeeded by | Chavalit Yongchaiyudh |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office May 27, 1994 – May 19, 1995 | |
| Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Preceded by | Pramarn Adireksarn |
| Succeeded by | Chuan Leekpai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1932 Suphanburi, Siam |
| Died | 23 April 2016 (aged 83) Bangkok |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Thai Nation Party |
| Spouse(s) | Jamsai Silpa-archa |
| Profession | building contractor, politician |
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He held different cabinet posts in several governments. In 1994, he became the leader of the Thai Nation Party. In 2008, the party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court and Banharn has been banned from politics for five years.
Banharn died from an asthma attack on 23 April 2016 at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok at the age of 83.[3][4]
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Abhisit Vejjajiva and Banharn Silpa-archa (right)
On 1 March 1996, Banharn met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during the inaugural Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Bangkok
Order of Chula Chom Klao - 2nd Class lower (Thailand) ribbon
Order of the Direkgunabhorn 1st class (Thailand) ribbon
Order of the White Elephant - Special Class (Thailand) ribbon
Order of the Crown of Thailand - Special Class (Thailand) ribbon
Ribbon bar of Red Cross Medal of Appreciation, 1st Class (Thailand)
Border Service Medal (Thailand) ribbon
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References
- ↑ Biography at www.cabinet.thaigov.go.th. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ↑ 'The Nation online search. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ↑ "บรรหาร ศิลปอาชา" ถึงแก่อนิจกรรมในวัย 83 ปี ปิดตำนาน"มังกรสุพรรณ" (in th)ASTV Manager. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ↑ Former PM Banharn passes away at 83 (23 April 2016). Retrieved 23 April 2016.