Panieng Karntarat
Panieng Karntarat | |
|---|---|
พะเนียง กานตรัตน์ | |
Panieng Karntarat in 1980 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 11 August 1986 – 3 August 1988 | |
| Prime Minister | Prem Tinsulanonda |
| Preceded by | Prem Tinsulanonda |
| Succeeded by | Chatichai Choonhavan |
| Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force | |
| In office 1 October 1977 – 30 September 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Kamon Dechatungkha |
| Succeeded by | Thaklaeo Susillavorn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1921 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Died | 7 July 2010 (aged 89) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Spouse | Suranuch Karntarat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Branch/service | Royal Thai Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1981 |
| Rank | Air chief marshal |
Panieng Karntarat (Thai: พะเนียง กานตรัตน์; born 1 April 1921 – 7 July 2010) was a Thai politician and retired air force officer. He held the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from 1977 until his retirement on 30 September 1981 during the Cold War period.