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Pridi Banomyong

Thai prime minister (1900-1983) · Thailand · On the map · Politicians · Died at 82

Pridi Banomyong, also known by his noble title Luang Praditmanutham, was a Thai lawyer, professor, activist, politician, democratic socialist, and senior statesman. He served in multiple ministerial posts, as regent, and as prime minister in Thailand.

Pridi Banomyong is read about 103 times a day, in 64 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class
Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa
Order of the German Eagle
Order of the Nine Gems
Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of the White Elephant
Order of the Crown of Thailand
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Medal of Freedom

About this person

He led the civilian wing of Khana Ratsadon, and helped found the University of Moral and Political Sciences and the Bank of Thailand.

Country
Thailand
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1983 · aged 82