Sanya Dharmasakti

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Sanya Dharmasakti สัญญา ธรรมศักดิ์
12th Prime Minister of Thailand
In office October 14, 1973 – February 14, 1974
Preceded by	Thanom Kittikachorn
Succeeded by	Seni Pramoj
Born	5 April 1907(1907-04-05) Thonburi, Thailand
Died	6 January 2002 (aged 94)
Nationality	Thai
Spouse	Pa-nga Dharmasakti

Sanya Dharmasakti (Thai สัญญา ธรรมศักดิ์, 5 April 1907 - 6 January 2002) was the 12th Prime Minister of Thailand.

Professor Sanya Dharmasakti was one of the most influential political figures in Thailand during his life time. He served as the president of the Supreme Court, dean of the faculty of law and chancellor of the Thammasat University, vice president of the constitutional congress, prime minister for two terms, and was requested by his Majesty to serve as president of the privy council.

[edit] Family Background

Professor Sanya Dharmasakti was born on Friday the 5th of April 1907 in Thonburi province, in central Thailand. His father was the high ranking buddhist scholar (Mahaaamdtree)and abbot, Dhammasarnvetvisetpakdee Srisattayawatta Phiriyapaha (or Mr.Thongdee Dharmasakti). His mother was Lady Shuen Dharmmasarnvet. Professor Sanya Dharmasakti married Lady Pa-nga Dharmasakti (Phenchart). They had two sons, named Mr. Chartsak Dharmasakti and Dr.Jakatham Dharmasakti. Professor Sanya Dharmasakti died at Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok on the 6th January 2002.

[edit] Education

Professor Sanya Dharmasakti went to Assumption School in year 1914 and finished his secondary level, majoring in English in 1925. Sanya Dharmasakti went to the law school of the Ministry of Justice for three years, graduating in 1928. He got the highest score and received the Rapheeboonnithi scholarship in 1923. This scholarship funded him to study law in England at the Middle Temple for three years. He graduated as a Barrister at Law in 1932.

Preceded by Thanom Kittikachorn

Prime Minister of Thailand 1973-1975

Succeeded by Seni Pramoj

v • d • e Prime Ministers of Thailand Phraya Manopakorn Nititada · Phraya Phahon Phonphayuhasena† · Plaek Pibulsonggram† · Khuang Abhaiwongse† · Tawee Boonyaket · Seni Pramoj · Khuang Abhaiwongse · Pridi Phanomyong · Thawal Thamrong Navaswadhi† · Khuang Abhaiwongse† · Plaek Pibulsonggram† · Pote Sarasin† · Thanom Kittikachorn† · Sarit Dhanarajata† · Thanom Kittikachorn† · Sanya Dharmasakti · Seni Pramoj · Kukrit Pramoj · Seni Pramoj · Tanin Kraivixien · Kriangsak Chomanan† · Prem Tinsulanonda† · Chatichai Choonhavan · Anand Panyarachun† · Suchinda Kraprayoon† · Meechai Ruchuphan* · Anand Panyarachun · Chuan Leekpai · Banharn Silpa-Archa · Chavalit Yongchaiyudh · Chuan Leekpai · Thaksin Shinawatra · Sonthi Boonyaratglin† · Surayud Chulanont† · Samak Sundaravej * acting     † head of a military government