Thanin Kraivichien
Thanin Kraivichien (born April 5, 1927 in Bangkok died February 23, 2025, Thai: ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร RTGS: Thanin Kraiwichian, Thai pronunciation: [tʰaː.nin krai.wí.t͡ɕʰian]; first name also spelled "Tanin", last name "Kraivixien" or "Kraivichian") is a Thai lawyer and politician. He was the 14th prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977.[1] and became its president in 2016.[2] With the death of Prem Tinsulanonda in May 2019, he became the oldest living former Thai Prime Minister.[3]
Thanin Kraivichien | |
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ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร | |
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| 14th Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office October 8, 1976 – October 19, 1977 | |
| Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Preceded by | Seni Pramoj |
| Succeeded by | Kriangsak Chomanan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1927 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Anderson |
Thanin Kraivichien Media
Prime Minister Thanin with US ambassador Charles S. Whitehouse in 1976
References
- ↑ Chris Baker; Pasuk Phongpaichit (2009), A History of Thailand (Second ed.), Cambridge University Press, p. 192, ISBN 978-0521-767-682
- ↑ "Former PM Thanin appointed president of Privy Council". Nation. 19 October 2016.
- ↑ Mydans, Seth (26 May 2019). "Prem Tinsulanonda, Former Thai Premier and Adviser to King, Dies at 98". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/26/obituaries/prem-tinsulanonda-dead.html. Retrieved 6 October 2023.