Phichit Kriangsakphichit

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.[1]


Phichit Kriangsakphichit
พิชิต เกรียงศักดิ์พิชิต
Minister of Public Health
In office
2 February 1946  24 March 1946
Prime MinisterKhuang Aphaiwong
Preceded byAdul Aduldejjarus
Succeeded byPhraya Soontornpipit
Minister of Defence
In office
15 November 1943  1 August 1944
Prime MinisterPlaek Phibunsongkhram
Preceded byPlaek Phibunsongkhram
Succeeded bySindhu Kamalanavin
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army
In office
6 August 1944  24 August 1944
Preceded byPlaek Phibunsongkhram
Succeeded byPhraya Phahonphonphayuhasena
Personal details
Born20 July 1896
Samut Prakan, Siam
DiedJuly 29, 1964(1964-07-29) (aged 68)
Bangkok, Thailand
Political partyKhana Ratsadon
Spouse(s)Chuean Kriangsakphichit
Boonlue Peechareon
Alma materRoyal Military Academy
ProfessionSoldier
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/service Royal Thai Army
Rank Lieutenant-General
CommandsCommander-in-Chief
Battles/warsFranco-Thai war
World War II

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