About Isarapong Noonphukdi
Lived 1933 – 2017 (aged 83). Isarapong Noonphukdi was a Thai soldier.
Careers Isarapong played a key role in the coup against the government of then Prime Minister 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 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.
Honour
Foreign honour
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Isarapong Noonphukdi?
Thai soldier
When was Isarapong Noonphukdi born?
Isarapong Noonphukdi was born on 20 November 1933 in Bangkok.
When did Isarapong Noonphukdi die?
Isarapong Noonphukdi died on 17 February 2017 in Bangkok.
What was Isarapong Noonphukdi's occupation?
Isarapong Noonphukdi was a soldier.
What nationality was Isarapong Noonphukdi?
Isarapong Noonphukdi was Thai.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Isarapong Noonphukdi
· DBpedia: Isarapong Noonpakdee
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isarapong Noonphukdi. https://biography.guide/isarapong-noonphukdi/
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