Chaophraya Surasakmontri

Field Marshal Chaophraya Surasakmontri (1851–1931[1]) was a Thai field marshal, nobleman, and businessman. He was best known in Haw wars campaign.


Surasakmontri
สุรศักดิ์มนตรี
Minister of Agriculture
In office
1894–1899
Preceded byChaophraya Bhasakornwongse
Succeeded byChaophraya Thewetwongwiwat
Commander of the Department of Army
In office
1890–1892
Preceded byPrince Damrong Rajanubhab
Succeeded byPrince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse
Personal details
Born
Cherm Saeng-chuto

(1851-03-28)28 March 1851
Bangkok, Siam
Died1 July 1931(1931-07-01) (aged 80)
Bangkok, Siam
Spouse(s)Rai Bunnag
Liam Bunnag
Military service
Allegiance Royal Siamese Army
Rank Field Marshal
CommandsCommander of the Siamese forces
Battles/warsHaw wars

He served as Commander of the Department of the Army from 1890-1892, and as Minister of Ministry of Agriculture afterwards.[2] He established a sawmill in Si Racha in 1900.[3]

References

  1. Mishra, Patit Paban (2010). The history of Thailand. Santa Barbara, Calif.: Greenwood. p. 86. ISBN 0313340919.
  2. Brow, James (1976). Population, land and structural change in Sri Lanka and Thailand. Leiden: Brill. ISBN 9004045295.
  3. "A Trip Through Little Osaka". Bangkok Post. 9 Jun 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2018.


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