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Sanan Kachornprasart at Government House in 2009
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
In office 6 February 2008 – 9 August 2011
Prime Minister	Samak Sundaravej Somchai Wongsawat Abhisit Vejjajiva
In office 5 October 1998 – 29 March 2000
Prime Minister	Chuan Leekpai
In office 26 August 1990 – 9 December 1990
Prime Minister	Chatichai Choonhavan
Minister of Interior
In office 14 November 1997 – 29 March 2000
Prime Minister	Chuan Leekpai
Preceded by	Sanoh Thienthong
Succeeded by	Banyat Bantadtan
In office 17 December 1994 – 9 December 1995
Prime Minister	Chuan Leekpai
Preceded by	Chavalit Yongchaiyudh
Succeeded by	Banharn Silpa-archa
Minister of Industry
In office 29 September 1992 – 13 December 1995
Prime Minister	Chuan Leekpai
Preceded by	Sippanon Ketthat
Succeeded by	Trairong Suwankiri
Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives
In office 4 August 1988 – 26 August 1990
Prime Minister	Chatichai Choonhavan
Preceded by	Harn Leenanon
Succeeded by	Chuan Leekpai
Personal details
Born	(1935-09-07)7 September 1935 Thap Khlo, Phichit, Thailand
Died	15 February 2013(2013-02-15) (aged 77) Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
Political party	Chartthaipattana (2008-2013) Chart Thai (2007-2008) Mahachon (2004-2007) Democrat (1983-2000)
Spouse	Chawiwan Kachornprasart
Children	4
Profession	Politician soldier
Military service
Allegiance	Thailand
Branch/service	Royal Thai Army
Rank	Major General

Sanan Kachornprasart (born September 7, 1935 – died February 15, 2013) was an important Thai politician and a military officer. He reached the rank of Major General in the army. He served as a Deputy Prime Minister in the government led by Abhisit Vejjajiva. He was also a main advisor for the Chartthaipattana Party.

Early Life and Military Career

Sanan Kachornprasart was born in Pho Thale, which is in Phichit, Thailand. He studied at the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Thailand. He also trained at the United States Army Armor School in Kentucky, USA.

After his training, he became an officer in the tank division of the Royal Thai Army. In 1977, he was removed from the army because he supported a change in government. At that time, he was a lieutenant colonel. He was held in prison for a while but was released in 1979. Later, he was given back his military rank and promoted to Major General.

Sanan's Political Journey

After his military career, Sanan Kachornprasart became involved in politics. He joined the Democrat Party. He was the Secretary-General of the party from 1988 until 2000.

Key Government Roles

Sanan held several important positions in the Thai government:

• He was the Minister of Agriculture from 1988 to 1990.
• He served as Deputy Prime Minister for a few months in 1990 under Chatichai Choonhavan.
• From 1992 to 1994, he was the Minister of Industry.
• He also served as Interior Minister from 1994 to 1995 in Chuan Leekpai's first government.
• He became Interior Minister again from 1997 to 2000 and was Deputy Prime Minister from 1998 to 2000.

Changes in Political Parties

In 2000, there was a legal issue concerning some of Sanan's financial information. A court decided that he could not hold political office for five years.

After this five-year period, Sanan left the Democrat Party. In 2004, he started a new political group called the Mahachon Party. He was the secretary of this new party. In the 2005 election, his party won a small number of seats in the parliament.

In 2007, Sanan and his son, Siriwat, joined the Thai Nation Party. This party was part of the government at that time. In 2008, the Thai Nation Party was dissolved by a court decision. Most of its members then formed a new party called the Chartthaipattana Party (CTP). Sanan became a chief advisor for this new party.

In December 2008, the CTP joined a government led by the Democrat Party. Sanan was appointed Deputy Prime Minister again. He focused on social policies. After the 2011 election, he stepped down from his role, even though his party was part of the new government.

Family Life

Sanan Kachornprasart was married to Chawiwan Kachornprasart. They had four children together. His third son, Siriwat Kachornprasart, also became a politician for the CTP. He served as a deputy minister in the government of Yingluck Shinawatra.

Sanan also owned a large ostrich farm in Thailand, which was called "Kajorn Farm." He also had a vineyard in Dong Charoen District, Phichit Province, where he grew grapes to make wine called "Chateau de Shala One."

Later Years and Passing

Sanan Kachornprasart passed away in Bangkok on February 15, 2013. He was 77 years old.

Awards and Recognition

Sanan received many special awards and decorations from the Royal Thai government for his service:

• Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
• Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
• Freeman Safeguarding Medal - 2nd Class 2nd Cat
• Chakra Mala Medal
• Second Class of the Boy Scout Commendation Medal
• Serving Free People Medal
• Ribbon bar of Red Cross Medal of Appreciation, 2nd Class