Luang Wichitwathakan

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Major-General Luang Wichitwathakan or Wichit Wichitwathakan (Thai หลวงวิจิตรวาทการ, วิจิตร วิจิตรวาทการ, last name sometimes spelled Vichit-vadakan) (1898-1962) was a Thai politician, author and historian. He was the chief ideologue and predominant creator of cultural works during the military rule of Plaek Pibulsonggram, aiming to increase the nationalism of the Thai people.

[edit] Biography

Born Kim Liang as the son of an orchard farmer in Uthai Thani Province, he studied part-time at the University of Paris 1921-27. During this time he met the conspirators of the Siamese coup d'état of 1932, however due to a radio talk he gave in 1931 praising King Prajadhipok he wasn't included in the revolution plans.

[edit] Career

  • 1934-42 - Head of the Fine Arts Department
  • 1942-43 - Foreign Minister of Thailand
  • 1951-53 - Finance minister
  • 1958-62 - Special advisor of prime minister Sarit Dhanarajata.


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