Panieng Karntarat
Thai politician and air force officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Panieng Karntarat (Thai: พะเนียง กานตรัตน์; born 1 April 1921 – 7 July 2010) was a Thai politician and retired air force officer. He held the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from 1977 until his retirement on 30 September 1981 during the Cold War period.
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Panieng Karntarat | |
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พะเนียง กานตรัตน์ | |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 11 August 1986 – 3 August 1988 | |
Prime Minister | Prem Tinsulanonda |
Preceded by | Prem Tinsulanonda |
Succeeded by | Chatichai Choonhavan |
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force | |
In office 1 October 1977 – 30 September 1981 | |
Preceded by | Kamon Dechatungkha |
Succeeded by | Thaklaeo Susillavorn |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-04-01)1 April 1921 Bangkok, Thailand |
Died | 7 July 2010(2010-07-07) (aged 89) Bangkok, Thailand |
Spouse | Suranuch Karntarat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Air Force |
Years of service | 1941–1981 |
Rank | Air chief marshal |
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