Luang Wichitwathakan (63)

1898-08-11 - 1962-03-31 | Uthai Thani Province, Thailand

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.