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Phin Choonhavan

Acting Prime Minister of Siam from 8 to 9 November 1947 · Thailand · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1891 to 1973 · aged 81

Phin Choonhavan was a Thai military leader and Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand. Phin was a leader of several coups against the government, most notably the 1947 coup.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

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1973Died26 January 19731957Commander of the Legion of MeritAwardThiri Thudhamma ThingahaAward1955Grand cross of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White ParasolAward1953Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom KlaoAward1952Grand Cordon of the Order of the White ElephantAward1950Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of ThailandAwardRoyal Cypher MedalAward1943Medal for Service Rendered in the InteriorAward1941Victory MedalAward1934Safeguarding the Constitution MedalAward1929Chakra Mala MedalAward1891Born14 October 1891

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Commander of the Legion of Merit1957
Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha1957
Grand cross of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol1955
Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao1953
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant1952
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand1950
Royal Cypher Medal1950
Medal for Service Rendered in the Interior1943
Victory Medal1941
Safeguarding the Constitution Medal1934
Chakra Mala Medal1929

About this person

During the Second World War, he commanded the Phayap Army's 3rd Division before being made military governor of the Shan States, which Thailand had occupied during the Burma Campaign.

Country
Thailand
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1973 · aged 81

The same award as Phin

Thawan ThamrongnawasawatBoth received Safeguarding the Constitution MedalSoiraya YugalaBoth received Medal for Service Rendered in the InteriorAnanda MahidolBoth received Medal for Service Rendered in the InteriorThanom KittikachornBoth received Victory MedalPhraya PhahonphonphayuhasenaBoth received Safeguarding the Constitution MedalPrajadhipokBoth received Safeguarding the Constitution Medal