Kukrit Pramoj

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Kukrit Pramoj born?April 20, 1911
2. Where was Kukrit Pramoj born?Bangkok, Thailand
3. What is the career?Held key governmental positions, lectured at universities, and authored numerous influential works
4. What is the related topics?Thai politics, Thai literature, Thai history, parliamentary procedure, cultural diplomacy
5. Who was Kukrit Pramoj?Kukrit Pramoj was a Thai prince, scholar, politician, and actor. He was a great-grandson of King Rama II and helped shape Thailand's culture and government.
6. What roles did he hold in the Thai government?He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974. Later, he became the thirteenth Prime Minister of Thailand from 1975 to 1976.

Parliamentary Procedure: The established rules and customs governing how legislative bodies conduct their business.
Cultural Diplomacy: The practice of influencing foreign publics through the promotion of a nation's culture and values.
Intellectual Discourse: The thoughtful and reasoned exchange of ideas and opinions on complex subjects.