Thanat Khoman facts for kids
Thanat Khoman (also Thanad; Thai: ถนัด คอมันตร์; RTGS: Thanat Khoman; May 9, 1914 – March 3, 2016) was a Thai former diplomat and politician. He was Foreign Minister from 1959 to 1971, chairman of the Democrat Party from 1979 to 1982, and Deputy Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982.
Forming of ASEAN
He and foreign ministers of 4 other countries, were responsible for starting ASEAN.
Death
Khoman died in Bangkok, Thailand of respiratory failure on March 3, 2016 at the age of 101.
Images for kids
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Thanat Khoman with US President John F. Kennedy at the White House, 1961
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