Khamtai Siphandone
former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
General Khamtai Siphandon (Lao: ຄຳໄຕ ສີພັນດອນ; born 8 February 1924) is 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 Siphandon | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| 2nd Chairman of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party | |
| In office 24 November 1992 – 21 March 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Kaysone Phomvihane |
| Succeeded by | Choummaly Sayasone |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 February 1924 |
| Political party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
References
change- ↑ Doeden, Matt (2007). Laos in Pictures. Twenty-First Century Books. p. 71. ISBN 0-8225-6590-0.
This short article about a person or group of people can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.