In this article, we will explore the fascinating life of Thawan Thamrongnawasawat and how his impact has left an indelible mark on history. Thawan Thamrongnawasawat has been a figure of great importance in various fields, from politics to science, and his legacy remains relevant today. Over the next few lines, we will delve into the life and work of Thawan Thamrongnawasawat, exploring his achievements, challenges, and contributions to the world. Through this analysis, we hope to shed light on the importance of Thawan Thamrongnawasawat and the lasting impact it has had on the world.
Thawan Thamrongnawasawat | |
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ถวัลย์ ธำรงนาวาสวัสดิ์ | |
8th Prime Minister of Thailand | |
In office 23 August 1946 – 8 November 1947 | |
Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
Preceded by | Pridi Banomyong |
Succeeded by | Khuang Aphaiwong |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 11 June 1946 – 8 November 1947 | |
Prime Minister |
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Preceded by | Luang Chamnarnnitikaset |
Succeeded by | Seni Pramoj |
Minister of Interior | |
In office February 1935 – December 1938 | |
Prime Minister | Phraya Phahon |
Preceded by | Pridi Banomyong |
Succeeded by | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
Personal details | |
Born | Ayutthaya, Krung Kao, Siam (now Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand) | 21 November 1901
Died | 3 December 1988 Phramongkutklao Hospital, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand (now Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand) | (aged 87)
Political party | Khana Ratsadon |
Other political affiliations | |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch | Royal Thai Navy |
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Thawan Thamrongnawasawat (also spelt Thawal Thamrongnavaswadhi or Thawal Thamrongnavasawat; Thai: ถวัลย์ ธำรงนาวาสวัสดิ์, IPA: [tʰà.wǎn tʰam.roŋ.naː.waː.sà.wàt]; Chinese: 郑连淡; pinyin: Zhèng Liándàn), born Thawan Tharisawat (Thai: ถวัลย์ ธารีสวัสดิ์, IPA: [tʰà.wǎn tʰaː.riː.sà.wàt]; 21 November 1901 – 3 December 1988), was the eighth Prime Minister of Thailand from 1946–1947. Before becoming a politician, he was a naval officer, holding the rank of rear admiral.
A career naval officer of Chinese ancestry, Thamrong was a leading member of the anti-Japanese Free Thai Movement resistance movement during World War II. He became Thailand's elected prime minister on 23 August 1946, replacing Pridi Banomyong. However, he was removed from office by a military coup orchestrated by Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram on 8 November 1947. Khuang Aphaiwong then assumed the post of prime minister.
After King Rama VII abdicated the throne, Thamrong was appointed by the government to be the leader of a faculty of representatives to travel to invite Prince Ananda Mahidol, who was living in Switzerland with his mother and two siblings, to ascend to the throne as King Rama VIII of the Chakri dynasty.
However, due to political fluctuations, a coup eventually occurred originating from within a group of soldiers led by Phin Choonhavan on 8 November 1947, resulting in Thamrong having to leave the country and stay in Hong Kong for a period. When Thamrong later returned to Thailand he was appointed as a member of the Constitutional Drafting Assembly. After that, he lived a relatively quietly life.
Thawan Thamrongnawasawat died on 3 December 1988 at Phramongkutklao Hospital, aged 87 years, being the first and only naval officer to date who has served as prime minister.[citation needed]
Thawan has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand: