Paribatra Sukhumbandhu

Paribatra Sukhumbandhu
Prince of Nakhon Sawan
Prince Paribatra, c. 1900s
Commander of the Navy Department
In office
24 February 1903 – 10 December 1910
Preceded byBhanurangsi Savangwongse
Succeeded byHimself as Minister
Minister of the Royal Siamese Navy
In office
11 December 1910 – 18 June 1920
Preceded byHimself as Commander
Succeeded byBhanurangsi Savangwongse (as Director-General)
Minister of Defence
In office
24 August 1926 – 31 March 1928
Preceded byYaem na Nakhon
Succeeded byBoworadet Kridakorn
Minister of Interior
In office
1 April 1928 – 24 June 1932
Preceded byYugala Dighambara
Succeeded byChit Sunthornvon [th]
Born(1881-06-29)29 June 1881
Bangkok, Siam
Died18 January 1944(1944-01-18) (aged 62)
Bandung, Japanese-occupied Dutch East Indies
Spouse
  • Prasongsom Jayanta
  • Sombandh Palakawong
Issue10 sons and daughters, including:
HouseParibatra (Chakri dynasty)
FatherChulalongkorn (Rama V)
MotherSukhumala Marasri
SignatureParibatra Sukhumbandhu's signature
Military career
AllegianceKingdom of Siam
Service / branch
Rank

Marshal-Admiral Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, Prince of Nakhon Sawan (RTGSBoriphat Sukhumphan; Thai: สมเด็จพระเจ้าบรมวงศ์เธอ เจ้าฟ้าบริพัตรสุขุมพันธุ์ กรมพระนครสวรรค์วรพินิต) (1881–1944), was a highly influential Thai military officer and government minister in the early 20th century during the last years of the absolute monarchy. He served as Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Army, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy, Naval Minister, Army Minister, Defense Minister, Interior Minister, and as a Privy Counsellor to both King Vajiravudh and King Prajadhipok.