Sarit Thanarat
Thai field marshal and Prime Minister
Born
1908
117 years ago
Died
December 8th, 1963
61 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Thailand
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Field marshal and politician served as the 11th Prime Minister of Thailand from 1959 until death in 1963. Led a military coup in 1957 that established a military government. Implemented various modernization programs and was influential in shaping Thai politics during the 1960s. His administration tightly controlled political opposition and promoted a pro-American stance, aligning Thailand with U.S. interests during the Cold War.
Served as the 11th Prime Minister of Thailand
Led Thailand after the 1957 coup
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