Chawalit Yongchaiyut

Prime Minister of Thailand from 1996 to 1997
Person human Q1068511
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Summary

Chawalit Yongchaiyut is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mueang Nonthaburi[2]. He was born on May 15, 1932[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's place of birth was Mueang Nonthaburi[2].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut was born on May 15, 1932[3].
  • Among Chawalit Yongchaiyut's spouses was Q13016719[7].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut held citizenship in Thailand[8].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's professions included politician[4].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut worked as a military personnel[5].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut held the position of Leader of the Opposition[9].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut held the position of Minister of Defence of Thailand[10].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut was educated at Triam Udom Suksa School[11].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's education included a stint at Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[12].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut received the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[13].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[14].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut is recorded as male[16].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut was affiliated with the Pheu Thai Party[18].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's Commons category is recorded as Chavalit Yongchaiyudh[19].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[20].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's given name is recorded as Q140733311[21].
  • Chawalit Yongchaiyut's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'th', 'text': 'ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Chawalit Yongchaiyut's place of birth was Mueang Nonthaburi[2]. He was born on May 15, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Triam Udom Suksa School[11], a school[23], in Thailand[24], founded in 1938[25] and Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[12], a military academy[26], in Thailand[27], founded in 1958[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and military personnel[5]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[9], a position[29], in Thailand[30], founded in 1975[31] and Minister of Defence of Thailand[10], a position[32], in Thailand[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[13], a grade of an order[34], in Spain[35] and Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[14], a grade of an order[36], in Belgium[37].

Personal Life

Chawalit Yongchaiyut was married to Q13016719[7]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[15]. He was affiliated with the Pheu Thai Party[18].

Why It Matters

Chawalit Yongchaiyut ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Chawalit Yongchaiyut born?

Chawalit Yongchaiyut's place of birth was Mueang Nonthaburi[2].

Who was Chawalit Yongchaiyut married to?

Chawalit Yongchaiyut's spouses include Q13016719[7].

What did Chawalit Yongchaiyut do for work?

Chawalit Yongchaiyut worked as politician[4] and military personnel[5].

Where did Chawalit Yongchaiyut go to school?

Chawalit Yongchaiyut was educated at Triam Udom Suksa School[11] and Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[12].

What awards did Chawalit Yongchaiyut receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[13] and Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . th.wikipedia.org. Retrieved . th.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Openpep · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q13016719
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
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  2. 7w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
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  3. 8w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
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  4. 8w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
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  5. 8w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
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  6. 8w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Position held: Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand"
  7. 8w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Opensanctions id → Chawalit Yongchaiyut
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  8. 10w ago · Einsenkungsmarke · 2026-07-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Q140733311
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  9. 13w ago · Openpep · 2026-07-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand +10
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Position held: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand"
  10. 13w ago · Openpep · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'th', 'text': 'ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ'}
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Name in native language: ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ, Add native name (P1559) from Thai label"
  11. 21w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
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