Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya
Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya (Thai: กฤษฎา อรุณวงษ์ ณ อยุธยา) (January 9, 1932 – January 12, 2010) was a Thai politician professor[3] and architect.[4] He served as the Governor of Bangkok from April 19, 1992 until April 18, 1996.
Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Bangkok | |
| In office 19 April 1992 – 18 April 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Chamlong Srimuang |
| Succeeded by | Bhichit Rattakul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 January 1932 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 12 January 2010 (aged 78) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Palang Dharma Party |
| Alma mater | Massachusetts Institute of Technology École des Beaux-Arts |
| Profession | Politician Professor[1] Architect Army officer |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Branch/service |  Royal Thai Army Volunteer Defense Corps |
| Rank | Captain VDC Col.[2] |
Education
Krisda received both his bachelor's degree and his master's degree in architecture from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T).[4] The government of France awarded him a scholarship to study architecture for six months at the École des Beaux-Arts in 1960.[4]
Career
Krisda was employed in the Royal Thai Army's Public Works Department from 1957 to 1960. He held the Military rank of Captain.[4] He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics as a sports shooter.[5]
From 1960 until 1989, Krisda was a professor and lecturer of architecture at Chulalongkorn University. During his tenure at Chulalongkorn, he served as the fourthDean of the Faculty of Architecture from 1974 until 1978.[4]
Krisda founded the Casa Company, which designed several prominent buildings throughout Bangkok, including the headquarters on Thai Airways International located on Phahon Yothin Road.[4]
He served as the Deputy Governor of Bangkok for public works from 1990 until 1992.[4] Krisda was then elected as the Governor of Bangkok for four years from April 19, 1992 until April 18, 1996.
Later life
He was honored as a National Artist of Thailand for his work in visual arts and architecture in 2007.[4]
Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya died of coronary artery disease on January 12, 2010, at Siriraj Hospital, at the age of 78.[4] His funeral was held at Wat Benjamabopitr.[4]
References
- http://art2.culture.go.th/index.php?case=artistDetail&art_id=293&pic_id=&side=apply
- http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2536/D/019/1.PDF
- http://art2.culture.go.th/index.php?case=artistDetail&art_id=293&pic_id=&side=apply
- "Former Bangkok governor Krisda dies". Bangkok Post. January 13, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- "Krisada Arunwong". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
- https://www.posttoday.com/dhamma/7320
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chamlong Srimuang |
Governor of Bangkok April 19, 1992 – April 18, 1996 |
Succeeded by Bhichit Rattakul |