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]

Luang
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
Phra Pradaeng, Nakhon Khuan Khan, Siam (now Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, Thailand)
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/wars

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.[2]

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.[3]

Luang Kriangsakphichit also a Member of the House of Representatives in 1951.[4]

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
  1. ราชกิจจานุเบกษา ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรีเรื่องพระราชทานพระบรมราชานุญาตให้ข้าราชการกราบถวายยังคมลาออกจากบรรดาศักดิ์
  2. Grabowsky, Volker. Regions and National Integration in Thailand 1892-1992. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 1995.
  3. "พระบรมราชโองการ ประกาศ ตั้งและแต่งตั้งรัฐมนตรี (จำนวน ๒๑ ราย)" (PDF).
  4. "ประกาศ แต่งตั้งสมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรประเภทที่ ๒" (PDF).
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