Sukich Nimmanheminda

Sukich Nimmanheminda (Thai: สุกิจ นิมมานเหมินท์, 25 November 1906 – 2 February 1976) was a Thai scholar, educator, politician and diplomat. He was educated in engineering, but was also knowledgeable in history and literature. He was a professor at Chulalongkorn University and served as its secretary-general. He served multiple terms as member of parliament for Chiang Mai, and held the posts of Minister of Industry, of Economics and of Education. He was the first Secretary-General of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, and later served as Thailand's Ambassador to India and to the United States. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society in two subject areas, history and physical sciences, and also served as its president.[1][2]

Sukich Nimmanheminda
สุกิจ นิมมานเหมินท์
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
In office
1 January 1958 – 20 October 1958
Prime MinisterThanom Kittikachorn
In office
14 October 1973 – 22 May 1974
Prime MinisterSanya Dharmasakti
Ministry of Economic Affairs
In office
21 September 1957 – 20 October 1958
Prime MinisterPote Sarasin
Thanom Kittikachorn
Preceded byPao Pienlert Boripanyutakit
Succeeded bySunthorn Hongladarom
Ministry of Industry
In office
28 June 1949 – 12 June 1952
Prime MinisterPlaek Phibunsongkhram
Preceded byTan Snidvongs
Succeeded byMunee Mahasanthana Vejayantarungsarit
Personal details
Born(1906-11-25)25 November 1906
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Died2 February 1976(1976-02-02) (aged 69)
Bangkok, Thailand
Alma materUniversity of London

References
  1. Malakul, Pin; Tingsabadh, Charit, transl. (1976). "Obituary: Professor Sukich Nimmanhaeminda (1906-1976)" (PDF). 64 (2): 338–341. Retrieved 10 February 2018. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. "Professor Sukich Nimmanheminda". www.seameo.org. SEAMEAO. 20 November 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2018.



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