Thanom Kittikachorn

Prime Minister of Thailand from 1958 and 1963 to 1973
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Thanom Kittikachorn

Summary

Thanom Kittikachorn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mueang Tak[2]. He passed away in Bangkok Hospital[3]. He worked as a politician[4], civil servant[5], and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Thanom Kittikachorn's place of birth was Mueang Tak[2].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn passed away in Bangkok Hospital[3].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn was married to Jongkol Thanad-rob[8].
  • A child of Thanom Kittikachorn was Nongnat Phenjati[9].
  • A child of Thanom Kittikachorn was Narong Kittikachorn[10].
  • A child of Thanom Kittikachorn was Nongnut Chiraphong[11].
  • A child of Thanom Kittikachorn was Yutthaphong Kittikachorn[12].
  • A child of Thanom Kittikachorn was Songsuda Yodmani[13].
  • A child of Thanom Kittikachorn was Songsamorn Kachasanee[14].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held citizenship in Thailand[15].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held citizenship in Rattanakosin Kingdom[16].
  • Northern Thai was Thanom Kittikachorn's native language[17].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn's professions included politician[4].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn's professions included civil servant[5].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn worked as a military officer[6].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held the position of Prime Minister of Thailand[18].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held the position of Prime Minister of Thailand[19].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held the position of Prime Minister of Thailand[20].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand[21].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held the position of Minister of Defence of Thailand[22].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn held the position of Minister of Defence of Thailand[23].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[24].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn's education included a stint at National Defence College of Thailand[25].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn received the Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[26].
  • Thanom Kittikachorn received the Order of Rama[27].

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Origins and Family

Thanom Kittikachorn's place of birth was Mueang Tak[2]. Northern Thai was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[24], a military academy[28], in Thailand[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in Mueang Nakhon Nayok[31] and National Defence College of Thailand[25], a military academy[32], in Thailand[33], founded in 1955[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], civil servant[5], and military officer[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Thailand[18], a public office[35], in Thailand[36], founded in 1932[37]; Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand[21], a public office[38], in Thailand[39], founded in 1946[40]; Minister of Defence of Thailand[22], a position[41], in Thailand[42]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand[43]; Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand[44], a corporate title[45], in Thailand[46]; and Commanders-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army[47], a Wikimedia list of persons by position held[48], founded in 1887[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[26], Order of Rama[27], Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[50], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[51], Order of Ramkeerati[52], and Bravery Medal[53].

Personal Life

Thanom Kittikachorn was married to Jongkol Thanad-rob[8]. Children include Nongnat Phenjati[9]; Narong Kittikachorn[10], a politician[54], 1933–2024[55], of Thailand[56]; Nongnut Chiraphong[11]; Yutthaphong Kittikachorn[12]; Songsuda Yodmani[13]; and Songsamorn Kachasanee[14]. His religion is recorded as Theravāda[57]. Political affiliations include National Socialist Party (Thailand)[58] and United Thai People's Party[59].

Death and Burial

Thanom Kittikachorn passed away in Bangkok Hospital[3].

Why It Matters

Thanom Kittikachorn ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (386 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Thanom Kittikachorn born?

Thanom Kittikachorn's place of birth was Mueang Tak[2].

Where did Thanom Kittikachorn die?

Thanom Kittikachorn died in Bangkok Hospital[3].

Who was Thanom Kittikachorn married to?

Thanom Kittikachorn's spouses include Jongkol Thanad-rob[8].

What did Thanom Kittikachorn do for work?

Thanom Kittikachorn worked as politician[4], civil servant[5], and military officer[6].

Where did Thanom Kittikachorn go to school?

Thanom Kittikachorn was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[24] and National Defence College of Thailand[25].

What awards did Thanom Kittikachorn receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[26], Order of Rama[27], Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[50], and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[51].

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  22. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, civil servant, military officer
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  3. 23d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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