Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Prime Minister of Thailand, 1938-44 and 1948-57 (1897-1964) · Thailand · On the map · Politicians · Died at 66
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 youth
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.
Phibunsongkhram speech at Ministry of Defence demanding the return of Indochina from France, 8 Oct 1940
Phibunsongkhram with Thai farmers in 1942 at Bang Khen
Plaek Phibun with Hideki Tojo in Bangkok on 6 July 1943
Plaek Phibunsongkhram at Hyde Park, New York, 1955Awards
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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.
