Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena

Thai military officer & politician (1887-1947) · Thailand · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59

Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena, simply known as Phraya Phahon, was a Thai military leader and politician. Born Phot Phahonyothin and briefly educated in Germany, he was a member of the Khana Ratsadon and launched a coup d'état to become Prime Minister of Siam in 1933, a position he held until 1938.

Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena is read about 51 times a day, in 22 languages.

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1947Died14 February 19471943Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom KlaoAwardMedal for Service Rendered in the Interior - Pacific WarAward1942Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising SunAward1941Victory Medal - Franco-Thai WarAward1939Grand Cross of the Order of the German EagleAward1938King Rama VIII's Royal Cypher MedalAward1937Grand Cordon of the Order of the White ElephantAward1934Dushdi Mala MedalAwardSafeguarding the Constitution MedalAward1930Commander of the Order of Orange-NassauAward1929Commander of the Order of the Crown of ThailandAwardKing Rama VII's Royal Cypher MedalAward1927Chakra Mala MedalAward1922The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with RosetteAward1887Born29 March 1887