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Lieutenant general Luang Kriangsakphichit (personal name Phichit Kriangsakphichit, Thai: พิชิต เกรียงศักดิ์พิชิต; 20 July 1896 – 29 July 1964) was a former army commander in the Franco-Thai War. He also served as Minister of Defence, Minister of Public Health, Member of Parliament, and was a member of Khana Ratsadon.
Franco-Thai War
In 1940, army under Luang Kriangsakphichit captured Champassak which is French Indochina's territories. After the war, Champassak together with other territories formed Nakhon Champassak province.
Political career
Luang Kriangsakphichit was appointed to be minister without portfolio in Plaek Phibunsongkhram's government and later changed to serve as Deputy Minister of Interior. He served as Deputy Minister of Defence In the next cabinet which Plaek served as minister. In 1943, he was appointed to serve as Minister of Defence. Later in 1946, he was appointed to serve as Minister of Public Health in Khuang Aphaiwong's government.
Luang Kriangsakphichit also a Member of the House of Representatives in 1951.
Military career
Phichit graduate Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in 1914. He started his military career for not long time and had conflict with the commander then resigned from the military. Eight months later he returned. His military career was marked by promotions.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Phichit Kriangsakphichit
- Plaek Phibunsongkhram
- Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena
- Charun Rattanakun Seriroengrit
- Order of the Crown of Thailand
- Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army
- List of defence ministers of Thailand
- Sindh Kamalanavin
