Useful reference work here. A list of Thai Generals active in World War II, compiled by Punayut Klykoom: -
http://www.generals.dk/nation/Thailand.html
Wisarut
10-04-07, 09:56 AM
Aphaisongkhram, Lieutenant-General Phraya ( - )
His old name is Jon Chotedilok (จอน โชติดิลก). He used to be Simaese Military Attache in Europe in 1934 and 1936 when he was a colonel. He was in the cabinate of Col. Phyayaphahol Phonphayuhasena. He was promoted to Maj. Gen. and Lt. Gen later one.
In 1945, he was one of Thai negotiators to lessen the punishment by Allied Force durign the mission in Kandy, Sri Langka.
Arthit Thip-apha, Lieutenant-General Prince (1904-1946)
This prince was a governor of Nakhon Pathom before the Revolution in 1932. He became a regent in 1936 and resigned in 1942.
Buranasongkhram, Major-General Luang ( - )
He was a General staff durign the time of Indochina War of 1940 - when he was a colonel
Chartnakrob, Lieutenant-General Luang ( - )
His old name is ศุข ชาตินักรบ. He was Army General Staff in 1941 durign WWII and he was one of Thai negotiators to lessen the punishment by Allied Force durign the mission in Kandy, Sri Langka.
He was participated in 8 Nov 1947 coup and become Minister of Defence form 1947 to 1948
Chawengsaksongkhram, General Luang ( - )
His old name is ช่วง ขวัญเชิด. He particiapted in 1932 coup when he was amajor ... He become Deputy miknster of Interior during Phibun Regime (1938 - 1944)
Choonhavan, Field Marshal Phin (1891-1973)
He is a distinguished General since he was rising from a private and then become NCO and then CO later one.
He was running the 9th Infantry Battalion in 1933 when he was a major. He was running the 3rd Infary Division during the WWII until he was demobilized in 1945. He was a chief of 8 Nov 1947 Coup. He was RTA Commander until Sarit has replaced him.
Haansongkhram, General Luang ( - )
His old name is พิชัย หาญสงคราม. He was running the 4th Infantyr Division durign WWII.
Kraichingrith, Major-General Luang ( - )
His old name is พุด วินิจฉัยกุล. He was a commander of 1st Royal guard Battalion
he participated in Indochina war of 1940.
Kriengdetphichai, Major General Luang ( - )
Kriengsakphichit, Lieutenant-General Luang (1895-1964)
His old name is ค้วน จินตะคุณ ... He changed his name later on to พิชิต เกรียงศักดิ์พิชิต. He participated in 1932 coup and become Ministry of Defence from 15 Nov 1943 to 1 August 1944
Pamornmontri, Major-General Prayoon (1897-1982)
He was CO before his retirement in 1922 to go studying in France. He was one of 7 Chiefs during 1932 coup. He was workign as a diplomat for Simese consul in Indochina as the way to lessen the punishment due to the fact that he was also participated in 1933 failed coup. He was resuming Army Officer and becoem a general during Indochina war and WWII by runnign the Army Youth Dept.
Phairirayordej, General Luang ( - )
His old name is กี๋ ชมะบูรณ์ and he changed his name to ชมะบูรณ์ ไพรีระย่อเดช
He was a depuyty commander of Prachinburi regimen durign Indochina War and become a commander of 2nd Division durign WWII. He was running Gevernment General in 4 Malayu States until he has to give back to British governemtn on 23 Sept 1945 when he was Lt. Gen. He was runnign SRT Board of Directors later on.
Phibunsongkhram, Field-Marshal Plaek (1897-1964)
This is PM from Dec 16, 1938 to Aug 1, 1944 and Apr 8, 1948 to Spet 16, 1957 - the longest reign of PM ... His career stared as Artillery men in Phitsanuloke and climb the latter to be a commander durign 1933 coup
He becoem the Leader durign WWII.
Phonphayuhasena, General Phraya Phahon (1887-1947)
His old name is พจน์ พหลโยธิน He was the chief of 1932 coup. He become Prime Minister from June 21, 1933to Dec 1938. His is a stateman after the retirement in 1938
Phromyothi, General Mangkorn (1896-1966) [AKA Luang Phrom Yothee]
He was Minister of Interior after WWII ... He was runnning Army during Indochina War.
Pichayenyothin, General Chao Phraya (1871-1942)
He was a regent form 1938 to 1942
Prachonpadchanuk, Lieutenant-General Phra ( - )
He was a Houe Speaker after WWII
Pratipasen, Major-General Chai ( - )
He was a military aid de camp for Field Marshall Palek.
Senanarong, General Luang ( - )
He was fighting the IJA on Dec 8, 1941 when whe was runing the 41st Infantry battalion
Seriroengrit, General Jarun Rattanakuln (1895- 1983) (AKA Laung Seriroengrit)
He was Direrctor of Railway Dept. and the General Manager of SRT after 1951
He was running Phayap army from 1941 to 1942.
Sinadyotharak, Lieutenant-General Chit Mansin (1896-1989)
He was participated in Serithai and the acting Supreme commander when Gen Phraya Phahon Phonphayuhasena was under medication due to cerebral hemmorage
Wichitsongkhram, Lieutenant-General Jira ( - 1988)
He was commander of Phayap army after Laung Seriroengrit unti 1945.
Wirawatthanayothin, Major-General Luang (1899-1968)
He was runnign thew 1st Division form 1944 to 1948
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