Phichit Kriangsakphichit

Luang Phichit Kriangsakphichit
พิชิต เกรียงศักดิ์พิชิต
Minister of Public Health
In office 2 February 1946 – 24 March 1946
Prime Minister	Khuang Aphaiwong
Preceded by	Adul Aduldejjarus
Succeeded by	Phraya Soontornpipit
Minister of Defence
In office 15 November 1943 – 1 August 1944
Prime Minister	Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Preceded by	Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Succeeded by	Sindhu Kamalanavin
Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army
In office 6 August 1944 – 24 August 1944
Preceded by	Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Succeeded by	Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena
Personal details
Born	20 July 1896 Phra Pradaeng, Nakhon Khuan Khan, Siam (now Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, Thailand)
Died	July 29, 1964(1964-07-29) (aged 68) Bangkok, Thailand
Political party	Khana Ratsadon
Spouse(s)	Chuean Kriangsakphichit Boonlue Peechareon
Alma mater	Royal Military Academy
Profession	Soldier
Military service
Allegiance	Thailand
Branch/service	Royal Thai Army
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands	Commander-in-Chief
Battles/wars	Franco-Thai war World War II

Lieutenant general Luang Kriangsakphichit (personal name Phichit Kriangsakphichit, Thai: พิชิต เกรียงศักดิ์พิชิต; 20 July 1896 – 29 July 1964) was a former army commander in the Franco-Thai War. He also served as Minister of Defence, Minister of Public Health, Member of Parliament, and was a member of Khana Ratsadon.^[1]

Franco-Thai War

In 1940, army under Luang Kriangsakphichit captured Champassak which is French Indochina's territories. After the war, Champassak together with other territories formed Nakhon Champassak province.^[2]

Political career

Luang Kriangsakphichit was appointed to be minister without portfolio in Plaek Phibunsongkhram's government and later changed to serve as Deputy Minister of Interior. He served as Deputy Minister of Defence In the next cabinet which Plaek served as minister. In 1943, he was appointed to serve as Minister of Defence. Later in 1946, he was appointed to serve as Minister of Public Health in Khuang Aphaiwong's government.^[3]

Luang Kriangsakphichit also a Member of the House of Representatives in 1951.^[4]

Military career

Phichit graduate Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in 1914. He started his military career for not long time and had conflict with the commander then resigned from the military. Eight months later he returned. His military career was marked by promotions.

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