Chamnan Yaovabun

Chamnan Yaovabun (Thai: ชำนาญ ยุวบูรณ์; 20 October 1914 – 1 July 2015) was a Thai politician and diplomat.

Life and career Yaovabun was born 20 October 1914 in Ang Thong Province. He was the first person to earn a political science doctorate from Chulalongkorn University.

From 30 December 1968 – 31 December 1972, he served as the Thai Ambassador to Argentina. From 14 May 1970 to 31 December 1972, he served as the Thai Ambassador to Chile. From May 27, 1970 –December 31, 1972, he served as the ambassador of Thailand to Bolivia, and from May 27, 1970 –December 31, 1972, he served as the Thai ambassador to Paraguay, all positions during that period held residency in Buenos Aires.

He was the Inaugural Governor of Bangkok, being appointed on 1 January 1973 and holding the position for 294 days until 22 October 1973.

He was awarded a number of insignia, including the Insignia of the Order of the Crown 2nd Floor, Tutiyajun Jomklao.

He died in Bangkok on 1 July 2015, aged 100.

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