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Plaek Phibunsongkhram

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Prime Minister of Thailand, 1938-44 and 1948-57 (1897-1964)

PoliticiansLived 1897 to 1964 · aged 66
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Plaek Phibunsongkhram, commonly known in English language sources as Phibun and Chomphon Por in Thai, was a Thai military officer and politician who served as the third prime minister of Thailand from 1938 to 1944 and again from 1948 to 1957.

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Phibun in his youthPhibun in his youthPhibunsongkhram giving a nationalist speech to the crowds at the Ministry of Defence opposite Swasti Sopha gate of Grand Palace in 1940.Phibunsongkhram giving a nationalist speech to the crowds at the Ministry of Defence opposite Swasti Sopha gate of Grand Palace in 1940.Thai poster from the Phibunsongkhram era, showing prohibited "uncivilised" dress on the left and proper Western-style dress on the right.Thai poster from the Phibunsongkhram era, showing prohibited "uncivilised" dress on the left and proper Western-style dress on the right.Phibunsongkhram speech at Ministry of Defence demanding the return of Indochina from France, 8 Oct 1940Phibunsongkhram speech at Ministry of Defence demanding the return of Indochina from France, 8 Oct 1940Phibunsongkhram with Thai farmers in 1942 at Bang KhenPhibunsongkhram with Thai farmers in 1942 at Bang KhenPlaek Phibun with Hideki Tojo in Bangkok on 6 July 1943Plaek Phibun with Hideki Tojo in Bangkok on 6 July 1943Plaek Phibunsongkhram at Hyde Park, New York, 1955Plaek Phibunsongkhram at Hyde Park, New York, 1955

Awards 11

1955Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge
Order of the Nine Gems
Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of the White Elephant
Order of the Crown of Thailand
Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Order of Sikatuna
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of the Paulownia Flowers
Order of the German Eagle

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Pridi BanomyongAlso won Order of the German EaglePrince Moulay Rachid of MoroccoAlso won Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badgeRobert MenziesAlso won Chief Commander of the Legion of MeritPrajadhipokAlso won Order of the Nine GemsAbhisit VejjajivaAlso won Order of the Crown of ThailandAbbas IIAlso won Order of Chula Chom Klao

About this person

Plaek Phibunsongkhram, commonly known in English language sources as Phibun and Chomphon Por in Thai, was a Thai military officer and politician who served as the third prime minister of Thailand from 1938 to 1944 and again from 1948 to 1957. He rose to power as a leading member of the Khana Ratsadon, becoming prime minister in 1938 and later consolidating his influence as a military dictator. His regime allied with the Empire of Japan during World War II, and his administration was marked by authoritarian policies and the promotion of Thai nationalism. He was closely involved in both domestic reforms and foreign policy during the war and played a central role in shaping modern Thai state ideology.

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Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1964 · aged 66
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