Direk Jayanama
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Direk Jayanama 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 | Pridi Banomyong Thawan Thamrongnawasawat |
Preceded by | Seni Pramoj |
Succeeded by | Thawan Thamrongnawasawat |
In office 20 October 1943 – 31 August 1944 | |
Prime Minister | Plaek Phibunsongkhram Khuang Aphaiwong |
Preceded by | Luang Wichitwathakan |
Succeeded by | Srisena Sampatisiri |
In office 22 August 1941 – 14 December 1941 | |
Prime Minister | Plaek Phibunsongkhram |
Preceded by | Plaek Pibulsongkram |
Succeeded by | Plaek Pibulsongkram |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 1 September 1945 – 23 March 1946 | |
Prime Minister | Thawi Bunyaket Seni Pramoj Khuang Aphaiwong |
Preceded by | Leng Srisomwong |
Succeeded by | Phraya Srivisaravaja |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 1 September 1945 – 18 September 1945 | |
Prime Minister | Thawi Bunyaket |
Preceded by | Chao Phraya Sridharmadhibes |
Succeeded by | Phraya Nararajwasuwat |
Personal details | |
Born | Phitsanulok, Siam | 18 January 1905
Died | 1 May 1967 Bangkok, Thailand | (aged 62)
Nationality | Thai |
Political party | Khana Ratsadon |
Other political affiliations | Free Thai Movement |
Spouse | Pui Jayanama |
Alma mater | Thammasat University |
Profession | Diplomat, politician |
Direk Jayanama (Thai: ดิเรก ชัยนาม, RTGS: Direk Chainam; January 18, 1905 – May 1, 1967)[1][2] was a Thai diplomat and politician.
He was one of the civilian Promoters of the Siamese Revolution of 1932 that changed the country's form of government from absolute to constitutional monarchy. He was closely associated with Pridi Banomyong. In the government of Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram he served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, but resigned when Phibunsongkhram led Thailand into World War II alongside Japan. Direk became a member of the Free 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.
Notability
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 the Thai Ambassador to the Court of St. James's (England), Germany and Finland.[2]
In 1947, he was appointed ambassadorin London, but resigned a few monthslater as a result of the Phibunite coup.[3]
The Negotiator with Allies Power
Direk’s account is especially good on the Franco-Thai conflict of 1940; The invasion 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 the Allied Powers, including becoming a member of the United Nations.[4]
The Thammasat University
In 1949, Direk also founded the Thammasat University Faculty of Political Science.[2] It offers undergraduate and graduate studies in three majors, politics and government, public administration, and international affairs. Most of Thai Governors, Mayors, Leaders, or Activists are graduated from this faculty. He then taught law at Thammasat University, and wrote texts on diplo-macy and foreign affairs.[5]
Family
Direk's younger brother was Pairote Jayanama, former Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs (who had 4 sons who eventually became ambassadors include Asda 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 the Bank of Thailand.
References
- ^ Sivaraksa, Sulak (2005). Conflict, culture, change: engaged buddhism in a globalizing world. Wisdom Publications. p. 125. ISBN 0-86171-498-9.
- ^ a b c Asia Africa Intelligence Wire (December 26, 2004). "Direk Jayanama: Diplomat extraordinaire". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ Chris Baker. Journal of the Siam Society 2009. Vol 97.
- ^ Chris Baker. Journal of the Siam Society 2009. Vol 97.
- ^ Chris Baker. Journal of the Siam Society 2009. Vol 97.
Further reading
- Direk Jayanama. Thailand and World War II (2008) 575pp;
- Ministers of Finance of Thailand
- Ministers of Justice of Thailand
- Foreign ministers of Thailand
- Deputy Prime Ministers of Thailand
- Khana Ratsadon politicians
- Thai democracy activists
- Academics of Thammasat University
- Recipients of the Dushdi Mala Medal, Pin of Arts and Science
- Ambassadors of Thailand to Japan
- Ambassadors of Thailand to the United Kingdom
- Ambassadors of Thailand to Germany
- Ambassadors of Thailand to Finland
- Alumni of Assumption College (Thailand)
- 1905 births
- 1967 deaths
- Thai diplomats