Praphas Charusathien

Praphas Charusathien (Thai: ประภาส จารุเสถียร, RTGS: Praphat Charusathian, Thai pronunciation: [pràʔpʰâːt t͡ɕaːrúʔsàʔtʰǐan]; 25 November 1912 – 18 August 1997) was a Thai military officer and politician. He was a field marshal (chom phon) of the Royal Thai Army and minister of interior in the governments of military rulers Sarit Thanarat and Thanom Kittikachorn.

Praphas Charusathien
ประภาส จารุเสถียร
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
In office
9 December 1963  14 October 1973
Prime MinisterThanom Kittikachorn
In office
1 January 1958  20 October 1958
Prime MinisterThanom Kittikachorn
Minister of Interior
In office
19 December 1972  14 October 1973
Prime MinisterThanom Kittikachorn
Succeeded byKamol Wanprapa
In office
23 September 1957  17 November 1971
Prime Minister
Preceded byPhao Sriyanond
Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army
In office
1 October 1964  30 September 1973
Preceded byThanom Kittikachorn
Succeeded byKris Sivara
Director-General of the Royal Thai Police
In office
1 October 1972  16 October 1973
Preceded byPrasert Rujirawongse
Succeeded byPrajuab Suntarangkool
Personal details
Born25 November 1912
Mak Khaeng, Udon, Siam (now Mueang Udon Thani, Udon Thani, Thailand)
Died18 August 1997(1997-08-18) (aged 84)
Bangkok, Thailand
SpouseSawai Charusathien
Children6
Signature
Military service
AllegianceThailand
Branch/serviceRoyal Thai Army
Years of service1933–1973
Rank
Commands
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