Tanin Kraivixien

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Tanin Kraivixien ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร
14th Prime Minister of Thailand
In office October 8, 1976 – October 19, 1977
Preceded by	Seni Pramoj
Succeeded by	Kriangsak Chomanan
Born	April 5, 1927(1927-04-05) Bangkok, Thailand
Nationality	Thai
Spouse	Karen Kraivixien

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, and is of Chinese-Thai descent.^[1][2][3] 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.

[edit] References

1. ^ Handley, Paul M. The King Never Smiles, United States of America: Yale University, 2006, ISBN 9780300106824, Page 258 [1]
2. ^ Roger Kershaw [2001]. Monarchy in South East Asia: The Faces of Tradition in Transition. Routledge, 138. ISBN 0415243483. 
3. ^ Murder and Progress in Modern Siam

Preceded by Seni Pramoj

Prime Minister of Thailand 1976–1977

Succeeded by Kriangsak Chomanan

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

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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