Khamtai Siphandone

General Khamtai Siphandon (Lao: ຄຳໄຕ ສີພັນດອນ; 8 February 1924 – 2 April 2025) was a Laotian politician. He was President of Laos 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
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	Sisavath Keobounphanh Bounnhang Vorachith
Vice President	Oudom Khattigna Choummaly Sayasone
Preceded by	Nouhak Phoumsavanh
Succeeded by	Choummaly Sayasone
12th Prime Minister of Laos
In office 15 August 1991 – 24 February 1998
President	Kaysone Phomvihane Nouhak Phoumsavanh
Preceded by	Kaysone Phomvihane
Succeeded by	Sisavath Keobounphanh
Deputy Prime Minister of Laos
In office 2 December 1975 – 15 August 1991 Serving with Nouhak Phoumsavan, Phoumi Vongvichit and Phoun Sipraseuth
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	(1924-02-08)8 February 1924 Champasak, Laos, French Indochina
Died	2 April 2025(2025-04-02) (aged 101) Vientiane, Laos
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.