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Bunsom Martin

1922 – 2008

Thai physician and university professor

Physician University teacher University president
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Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 85). Bunsom Martin was a Thai physician, university teacher and university president, known for Physical education.

Bunsom Martin (, , 19 September 1922 – 9 June 2008) was a Thai medical doctor and university professor who pioneered the establishment of physical education in Thailand. He served as Minister of Education, Minister of Public Health, and President of Chiang Mai University.

He also served as a member of the World Scout Committee and in 1990 was awarded the 209th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Physical education
Education
Assumption College
Positions held
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Director-General of the Department of Physical Education, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, Minister of Public Health
Employers
Ministry of Education of Thailand, Ministry of Public Health, Chiang Mai University
Awards
Bronze Wolf Award

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bunsom Martin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Bunsom Martin?

Thai physician and university professor (1922–2008)

When was Bunsom Martin born?

Bunsom Martin was born on 19 September 1922 in Lampang.

When did Bunsom Martin die?

Bunsom Martin died on 9 June 2008 in Bangkok.

What was Bunsom Martin's occupation?

Bunsom Martin was a physician, university teacher and university president.

What was Bunsom Martin known for?

Bunsom Martin was known for Physical education.

What nationality was Bunsom Martin?

Bunsom Martin was Thai.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bunsom Martin

· Wikidata: Q16141080

· DBpedia: Bunsom Martin

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