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Phichit Kriangsakphichit | |
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พิชิต เกรียงศักดิ์พิชิต | |
Minister of Public Health | |
In office 2 February 1946 – 24 March 1946 | |
Prime Minister | Khuang Aphaiwong |
Preceded by | Adul Aduldejjarus |
Succeeded by | Phraya Soontornpipit |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 15 November 1943 – 1 August 1944 | |
Prime Minister | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
Preceded by | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
Succeeded by | Sindhu Kamalanavin |
Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army | |
In office 6 August 1944 – 24 August 1944 | |
Preceded by | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
Succeeded by | Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 July 1896 Phra Pradaeng, Nakhon Khuan Khan, Siam (now Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, Thailand) |
Died | July 29, 1964 Bangkok, Thailand | (aged 68)
Political party | Khana Ratsadon |
Spouse(s) | Chuean Kriangsakphichit Boonlue Peechareon |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy |
Profession | Soldier |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Army |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands | Commander-in-Chief |
Battles/wars | |
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]