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Word: kraivixien (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1976-1976
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...National Administrative Reform Council (NARC) formally turned over the reins of authority to a civilian Cabinet. In ceremonies presided over by King Bhumipol Adulyadej, NARC'S nominal chief, Admiral Sangad Chaloryu, even bade an official farewell to the nation as a new civilian Prime Minister, Tanin Kraivixien, 49, was sworn in. A former justice of the Thai Supreme Court, Tanin announced that Thailand would be "guided" by stages back to full democracy. "From now on," he said, "NARC is the outer shell that protects the snail...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THAILAND: The Outer Shell and the Snail | 11/8/1976 | See Source »

...well have known about the military's plans, offered his capitulation. "I did my best," Seni told the crowd. "I tried to keep law-and-order in this kingdom, but if you wish, I will go." The military, after taking power, promptly installed Supreme Court Justice Tanin Kraivixien, 49, as the new Prime Minister...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THAILAND: A Nightmare of Lynching and Burning | 10/18/1976 | See Source »

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