Luang Wichitwathakan
Writing
August 11, 1898
Died at age 63
March 31, 1962
Date of Death
Uthai Thani Province, Thailand
Biography
Major-General Luang Wichitwathakan (also known as just Wichit Wichitwathakan) was a Thai politician, diplomat, historian, novelist, and playwright. He is credited with changing the name of the country from Siam to Thailand.