Tanin Kraivixien

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Tanin Kraivixien (born April 5, 1927 in Bangkok, Thai: ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร) was prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977. Tanin is the son of Hae and Pa-ob Kraivixien. Tanin studied law at the Thammasat University in Bangkok. He graduated there in 1948, and went to London School of Economics to continue with his studies in Law. He graduated from there in 1953.

Tanin had been a lawyer by profession. He has been highly respected by Thai lawyers. His involvement with Thai politics did not start until the bloody student massacre in Thammasat and Thailand's military coup on 6 October 1976. The military government appointed Tanin to be the new prime minister on 8 October 1976. His administration lasted only a year until 20 October 1977, when his government was removed by the military. It is known to be the most pro-right wing administration in recent Thai history. It perpetrated harsh attacks on left-wing activists, communist sympathizers and progressive students due to fear of communism, which had been gaining popularity in Thailand. The victory of communist movements in neighboring countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia helped validate this fear.

Currently Tanin is one of 18 members of the Privy Council to King of Thailand which is the most respected position that Thai commoners could have in the court of the monarch.

Preceded by Seni Pramoj

Prime Minister of Thailand 1976–1977

Succeeded by Kriangsak Chomanan

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NAME	Tanin Kraivixien
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Prime minister of Thailand
DATE OF BIRTH	April 5, 1927
PLACE OF BIRTH	Bangkok
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH