Direk Jayanama

Thai politician (1905–1967)
Person human Q5280736
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Direk Jayanama

Summary

Direk Jayanama is a human[1]. Born in Phitsanulok[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1905[3]. He passed away in Bangkok[4]. He died on May 1, 1967[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Phitsanulok[2], Direk Jayanama…
  • Direk Jayanama passed away in Bangkok[4].
  • Direk Jayanama was born on January 18, 1905[3].
  • Direk Jayanama died on May 1, 1967[5].
  • Direk Jayanama died on January 1, 1967[9].
  • Direk Jayanama held citizenship in Thailand[10].
  • Direk Jayanama worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Direk Jayanama's professions included politician[7].
  • Direk Jayanama held the position of ambassador of Thailand to Germany[11].
  • Direk Jayanama held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand[12].
  • Direk Jayanama held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand[13].
  • Direk Jayanama held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand[14].
  • Direk Jayanama held the position of Minister of Justice of Thailand[15].
  • Direk Jayanama held the position of Minister of Finance of Thailand[16].
  • Direk Jayanama was educated at Thammasat University[17].
  • Direk Jayanama received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[18].
  • Direk Jayanama is recorded as male[19].
  • Direk Jayanama's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Direk Jayanama was affiliated with the People's Party[21].
  • Direk Jayanama's Commons category is recorded as Direk Jayanama[22].
  • Direk Jayanama's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Thai[23].
  • Direk Jayanama's Commons Creator page is recorded as Direk Jayanama[24].
  • Direk Jayanama's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'th', 'text': 'ดิเรก ชัยนาม'}[25].
  • Direk Jayanama's sibling is recorded as Q85853151[26].

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Origins and Family

Direk Jayanama's place of birth was Phitsanulok[2]. He was born on January 18, 1905[3].

Education

Direk Jayanama's education included a stint at Thammasat University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include ambassador of Thailand to Germany[11], a position[27], in Germany[28]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand[12]; Minister of Justice of Thailand[15]; Minister of Finance of Thailand[16], a position[29], in Thailand[30], founded in 1873[31]; ambassador of Thailand to Japan[32]; and Q140962813[33].

Recognition

Direk Jayanama received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[18].

Personal Life

Direk Jayanama was affiliated with the People's Party[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 1, 1967[5] and January 1, 1967[9]. Direk Jayanama died in Bangkok[4].

Why It Matters

Direk Jayanama ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Direk Jayanama born?

Born in Phitsanulok[2], Direk Jayanama…

Where did Direk Jayanama die?

Direk Jayanama passed away in Bangkok[4].

What did Direk Jayanama do for work?

Direk Jayanama worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Direk Jayanama go to school?

Direk Jayanama was educated at Thammasat University[17].

What awards did Direk Jayanama receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Im Lande des weißen Elefanten. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [32] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . th.wikipedia.org. Retrieved . th.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Openpep · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P166]]: [[Q106471762]], add P166 royal decoration (thwiki infobox honorific-suffix)"
  2. 7d ago · Openpep · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'lo', 'ru', 'th', 'uz', 'zh']
    Sibling → Q85853151
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P3373]]: [[Q85853151]], add: sibling per thwiki article (correction after verification sweep 2026-10-03)"
  3. 6w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → ambassador of Thailand to Germany, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand +6
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P39]]: [[Q141107128]], fix: correct mis-coded P39 position from faulty batch of 2026-08-17"
  4. 8w ago · Openpep · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → ambassador of Thailand to Germany, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand +6
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P39]]: [[Q140962813]]"
  5. 12w ago · Openpep · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1905-01-18T00:00:00Z
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P569]]: 1905, Remove duplicate P102 and/or P569 claims"
  6. 12w ago · Openpep · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'th', 'text': 'ดิเรก ชัยนาม'}
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P1559]]: ดิเรก ชัยนาม, Add native name (P1559) from Thai label"
  7. 21w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → —
    Educated at → Thammasat University
    Member of political party → People's Party
    Country of citizenship → Thailand
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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