Pridi Banomyong, also known by his noble title Luang Praditmanutham, was a Thai statesman and professor. He led Thailand while serving in multiple ministerial posts, as regent, and as prime minister. He led the civilian wing of Khana Ratsadon, and helped found the University of Moral and Political Sciences and the Bank of Thailand.
Pridi in 1945
Pridi Banomyong at the Université de Caen, c. 1920
Pridi Banomyong in 1915
Pridi Banomyomg (right) in Europe, 1935
In Thailand, the regent is a person who exercises the official functions of a monarch of Thailand when the monarch is incapable of functioning or during a period of interregnum.
Queen Sirikit took an oath of office amongst the House of Representatives convened at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall on 20 September 1956 when she was appointed regent by her husband, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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