Khamtai Siphandone
former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
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General Khamtai Siphandon (Lao: ຄຳໄຕ ສີພັນດອນ; 8 February 1924 – 2 April 2025) was a Laotian politician. He was President of Laos[1] from 24 February 1998, until 8 June 2006, when he was officially replaced by Choummaly Sayasone. He also served as Prime Minister of Laos from 15 August 1991 to 24 February 1998.
Khamtai Siphandone | |
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ຄຳໄຕ ສີພັນດອນ | |
![]() Siphandone in 2004 | |
Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party | |
In office 24 November 1992 – 21 March 2006 | |
Preceded by | Kaysone Phomvihane |
Succeeded by | Choummaly Sayasone (as General Secretary) |
4th President of Laos | |
In office 24 February 1998 – 8 June 2006 | |
Prime Minister | |
Vice President | |
Preceded by | Nouhak Phoumsavanh |
Succeeded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
12th Prime Minister of Laos | |
In office 15 August 1991 – 24 February 1998 | |
President | |
Preceded by | Kaysone Phomvihane |
Succeeded by | Sisavath Keobounphanh |
Deputy Prime Minister of Laos | |
In office 2 December 1975 – 15 August 1991 | |
Minister of Defense | |
In office 2 December 1975 – 15 August 1991 | |
Prime Minister | Kaysone Phomvihane |
Preceded by | Post established |
Succeeded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
Personal details | |
Born | Champasak, Laos, French Indochina | 8 February 1924
Died | 2 April 2025 Vientiane, Laos | (aged 101)
Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party (1955–2006) |
Spouse(s) | Thongvanh Siphandone |
Children | 6, including Sonexay, Viengthong |
Relatives | Khampheng Saysompheng (son-in-law) |
When he died in 2025, Laos and Vietnam declared national mourning to commemorate him.[2]
References
change- ↑ Doeden, Matt (2007). Laos in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 71. ISBN 0-8225-6590-0.
- ↑ General Secretary of Vietnam (2025) (2025-04-02). "Party chief to pay tribute to former Lao top leader in Vientiane". SGGP English Edition. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
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