Major-General Luang Wichitwathakan (also known as just Wichit Wichitwathakan) (Thai หลวงวิจิตรวาทการ, วิจิตร วิจิตรวาทการ; Chinese 金良) (11 August 1898–31 March 1962) was a Thai politician, diplomat, historian, novelist, and playwright. He was the originator and prime mover responsible for changing the name of the country from Siam to Thailand.
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11 August 1898 Uthai Thani, Siam
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Died |
1962 (aged 63) Bangkok, Thailand
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Zodiac | Leo |
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