Phraya Manopakorn Nititada (1884-1948), also known as Chao Phraya Yommaraj (the title bestowed posthumously), holds the distinction of being the first President of Thailand, serving from 1932 until his death in 1948. Born into an aristocratic family in Bangkok, he received a traditional Thai education before pursuing higher studies in law and political science in Europe. Manopakorn played a...
Thailand’s Presidential Genesis: The First to Lead
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