Thongbanh Sengaphone

Laotian politician and key government figure

Thongbanh Sengaphone - Laotian politician and key government figure
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

May 17th, 2014
11 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Laos

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Thongbanh Sengaphone served as a prominent politician in Laos, holding various governmental positions throughout his career. His roles included serving as a Minister of Public Security and as a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. Sengaphone's political activities were closely tied to the governance and security policies in Laos during his time in office. He contributed to the development of party frameworks and state security strategies, particularly in the context of Lao governance. His political tenure was marked by significant events in the country's history, influencing the direction of its internal affairs until his passing in 2014.

Served as Minister of Public Security

Member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party

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