Bunsom Martin

Bunsom Martin
Bunsom Martin
บุญสม มาร์ติน
Born	19 September 1922; Lampang, Thailand
Died	9 June 2008 (aged 85); Bangkok, Thailand
Nationality	Thai
Occupation	Physician
Known for	Pioneering physical education in Thailand
Office	Minister of Education; Minister of Public Health; Chiang Mai University President;
Spouse	Angsana Martin

Bunsom Martin (Thai: บุญสม มาร์ติน, pronounced [būn.sǒm], 19 September 1922 – 9 June 2008) was a Thai medical doctor and university professor who pioneered the establishment of physical education in Thailand. He served as Minister of Education, Minister of Public Health, and President of Chiang Mai University.

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He also served as a member of the World Scout Committee and in 1990 was awarded the 209th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.^[1]

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