Thanin Kraivichien
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| ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร | |
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| 14th Prime Minister of Thailand | |
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In office 8 October 1976 – 19 October 1977 |
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| Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Preceded by | Seni Pramoj |
| Succeeded by | Kriangsak Chamanan |
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5 April 1927 Bangkok, Siam |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Spouse(s) | Karen Anderson |
Thanin Kraivichien (Thai: ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร rtgs: Thanin Kraiwichian, Thai pronunciation: [tʰaː.nin krai.wí.t͡ɕʰian]; first name also spelled "Tanin", last name "Kraivixien" or "Kraivichian"; born 5 April 1927) is a Thai lawyer and politician. He was the 14th prime minister of Thailand between 1976 and 1977. Since then, he has been a member of the Privy Council.
Thanin is a son of Hae and Pa-ob Kraivichien. He was born in Bangkok. His father was a Chinese-born merchant and owner of one of the biggest pawnshops in Bangkok. Thanin studied law at Thammasat University, graduating in 1948. He then went to the London School of Economics to continue with his law studies. He graduated in 1953, and in 1958 was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn. In Britain, he met Karen Anderson, a native of Denmark, whom he married. They have five children.
After he returned to Thailand in 1954, Thanin worked in the ministry of justice, becoming an associate judge. He rose quickly, finally becoming President of the Supreme Court of Thailand. Additionally, he taught law at the Thammasat and Chulalongkorn University and the Thai bar association. As an avocation, he published books that admonished of the dangers of communism.
After the democratic uprising against military dictatorship in 1973, Thanin was a member of the transitional legislative assembly appointed by the king. He also became a member of the far-right anti-communist Nawaphon movement. He had a TV show in which he attacked communism, the students' movement, and progressive politicians.
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