Direk Jayanama

Direck Jayanama (, ; January 18, 1905 – May 1, 1967)

In 1947, he was appointed ambassador in London, but resigned a few months later as a result of the Phibunite coup.

Direck's memoir Thailand and World War II was first published in 1966. Direck's account is "especially good on the Franco-Thai conflict of 1940, the invasion by Japan in 1941, the delicate relationship with Japan over 1942–1943, financial affairs in the immediate postwar period, and the negotiations to rehabilitate Thailand with the Allied Powers, including becoming a member of the United Nations".

Thammasat University

In 1949, Direck also founded the Thammasat University Faculty of Political Science. It offers undergraduate and graduate studies in three majors, politics and government, public administration, and international affairs. Many Thai provincial governors, mayors, leaders, and activists are graduates from this faculty. He then taught law at Thammasat University, and wrote texts on diplomacy and foreign affairs.

Family Direck's younger brother was Pairote Jayanama, former Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs (who had 4 sons who eventually became ambassadors include Asda Jayanama, Surapong Jayanama), and Am Jayanama, an Air Force General at the time.

He was married to Khunying ML Pui, member of the aristocratic Nopawongse royal bloodline, and had 4 sons with her. One son, Wattana Jayanama, became an important figure during the establishment phase of the Bank of Thailand.

Honours

National honours

Foreign honours