Isarapong Noonpakdee

Isarapong Noonpakdee (20 November 1933 – 17 February 2017) (Thai: อิสระพงศ์ หนุนภักดี) was a Thai military officer who was Commander of the Royal Thai Army in 1992.[3] Isarapong played a key role in the coup against the government of then Gen.Chatichai Choonhavan when he was deputy Army commander-in-chief. He became the secretary-general of the National Peacekeeping Council (NPKC) or the coup maker. Isarapong became the interior minister in the post-coup government of Anand Panyarachun. He later succeeded Gen.Suchinda Kraprayoon as Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army when Suchinda became the prime minister. He has received the Bravery Medal in 1991.[4]

General

Isarapong Noonpakdee
อิสระพงศ์ หนุนภักดี
Minister of Interior
In office
6 March 1991 – 22 March 1992
Prime MinisterAnand Panyarachun
Preceded byPramarn Adireksarn
Succeeded byAnan Klintha
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army
In office
7 April 1992 – 31 July 1992
Preceded bySuchinda Kraprayoon
Succeeded byVimol Vongvanich
Personal details
Born(1933-11-20)20 November 1933
Bangkok, Siam (now Thailand)
Died17 February 2017(2017-02-17) (aged 83)
Bangkok, Thailand
Spouse(s)Khun Ying Dr.Sumana Noonpakdee
Alma materRoyal Military Academy
ProfessionArmy officer
Politician
Military service
AllegianceThailand
Branch/serviceRoyal Thai Army
Royal Thai Police
Volunteer Defense Corps
RankGeneral
Police General[1]
VDC Gen.[2]
CommandsCommander-in-Chief

References
  1. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2534/D/128/6942.PDF
  2. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2534/D/071/3692.PDF
  3. "Gen Isarapong passes away at age of 83". nationmultimedia.com. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
  4. http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2534/D/062/1.PDF
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