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Direk Jayanama | |
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ดิเรก ชัยนาม | |
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 24 August 1946 – 6 February 1947 | |
| Prime Minister | Thawan Thamrongnawasawat |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 24 March 1946 – 6 February 1947 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Seni Pramoj |
| Succeeded by | Thawan Thamrongnawasawat |
| In office 20 October 1943 – 31 August 1944 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Luang Wichitwathakan |
| Succeeded by | Srisena Sampatisiri |
| In office 22 August 1941 – 14 December 1941 | |
| Prime Minister | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
| Preceded by | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
| Succeeded by | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1 September 1945 – 23 March 1946 | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Leng Srisomwong |
| Succeeded by | PhrayaSrivisaravaja |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 1 September 1945 – 18 September 1945 | |
| Prime Minister | Thawi Bunyaket |
| Preceded by | Chao PhrayaSridharmadhibes |
| Succeeded by | PhrayaNararajwasuwat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1905-01-18)18 January 1905 |
| Died | 1 May 1967(1967-05-01) (aged 62) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Political party | Khana Ratsadon |
| Other political affiliations | Free Thai Movement |
| Spouse | Pui Jayanama |
| Alma mater | Thammasat University |
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Direk Jayanama (Thai:ดิเรก ชัยนาม,RTGS: Direk Chaiyanam; January 18, 1905 – May 1, 1967)[1][2] was a Thai diplomat and politician.
He was one of the civilianPromoters of theSiamese Revolution of 1932 that changed the country's form of government from absolute toconstitutional monarchy. He was closely associated withPridi Banomyong. In the government of Field MarshalPlaek Phibunsongkhram he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, but resigned when Phibunsongkhram led Thailand intoWorld War II alongside Japan. Direk became a member of theFree Thai Movement(Seri Thai) alongside Pridi, who fought for the full sovereignty of Thailand and against collaboration with Japan. After the end of war, he served as Minister of Justice, Finance, Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister in several short-lived cabinets. From 1949 to 1952 he was the first dean of the Faculty of Political Science,Thammasat University.
From 1938 to 1947, Direk served in many important posts in the Thai government during the early years of constitutional rule. During World War II, he held the post of Foreign Minister to become the Ambassador to Japan. He also held the posts of Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister (multiple times), Justice Minister, and Finance Minister. He also served as theThai ambassador to theCourt of St. James's (England),Germany andFinland.[2]
In 1947, he was appointed ambassador in London, but resigned a few months later as a result of thePhibunite coup.[3]
Direk's memoirThailand and World War II was first published in 1966. Direk’s account is "especially good on theFranco-Thai conflict of 1940, theinvasion by Japan in 1941, the delicate relationship with Japan over 1942–1943, financial affairs in the immediate postwar period, and the negotiations to rehabilitate Thailand with theAllied Powers, including becoming a member of theUnited Nations".[4]
In 1949, Direk also founded theThammasat University Faculty of Political Science.[2] It offers undergraduate and graduate studies in three majors, politics and government, public administration, and international affairs. Many Thai provincial governors, mayors, leaders, and activists are graduates from this faculty. He then taught law at Thammasat University, and wrote texts on diplomacy and foreign affairs.[3]
Direk's younger brother was Pairote Jayanama, former Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs (who had 4 sons who eventually became ambassadors includeAsda Jayanama,Surapong Jayanama), and Am Jayanama, an Air Force General at the time.
He was married to Khunying ML Pui, member of the aristocratic Nopawongse royal bloodline, and had 4 sons with her. One son, Wattana Jayanama, became an important figure during the establishment phase of theBank of Thailand.
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KingRama VIII Royal Cypher Medal, 1st Class
Nazi Germany :
Order of the German Eagle with Star
France :
Grand Officer of theLegion of Honour
Japan :
Grand Cordon of theOrder of the Rising Sun
USA :
Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm
Germany
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Grand Cross 1st Class, Special Issue
