Luang Wichitwathakan

Known for Writing

Luang Wichitwathakan's portrait

Details

Birthday: August 11, 1898

Deathday: March 31, 1962

Place of birth: Uthai Thani Province, Thailand

Biography

Major-General Luang Wichitwathakan (also known as just Wichit Wichitwathakan) was a Thai politician, diplomat, historian, novelist, and playwright. He is credited with changing the name of the country from Siam to Thailand.