Pridi banomyong children and families

The former Paris home of the statesman dubbed the father of Thai democracy, Pridi Banomyong, is in the headlines after being bought by Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit to “preserve the spirit of the Siamese Revolution”.

Thanathorn revealed last month that he and his wife purchased the property from its ageing Vietnamese owner, who had acquired it after former prime minister Pridi’s death over four decades ago.

On May 18, Thanathorn and other prominent Thai liberals convened at the Paris residence and announced the property will be restored over the next 12 months.

Attending the event were social critic Sulak Sivaraksa, historian Charnvit Kasetsiri, Progressive Movement key figures Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Pannika Wanich, and political activist Jaran Ditapichai.

Also present were Pridi’s daughters, Suda and Dussadee, who had lived at the house with their parents until their father’s death on May 2,

Once the renovation is complete, the property will serve as a museum chronicling Pridi’s life and Thai democracy, as well as a hotel for history buffs and a venue for Thai students and expats in Europe to organize events, according to a Progressive Movement Facebook announcement.

“The Antony Home will be more than a house or tourist attraction.

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Pridi Banomyong facts for kids

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Pridi in
7th Prime Minister of Thailand
In office 24 March  – 23 August
Monarch
Preceded by	Khuang Aphaiwong
Succeeded by	Thawan Thamrongnawasawat
Regent of Thailand
In office 16 December  – 5 December
Monarch	Ananda Mahidol
Prime Minister
Minister of Finance
In office 24 March  – 23 August
Prime Minister	himself
Preceded by	Phya Srivisaravaja
Succeeded by	Vijitr Luritanon
In office 20 December  – 16 December
Prime Minister	Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Preceded by	Serm Kritsanamara
Succeeded by	Pao Pienlert Boripanyutakit
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office 12 July  – 13 December
Prime Minister	Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena
Preceded by	Phya Srisena
Succeeded by	Chao Phya Sridharmadhibes
Minister of Interior
In office 29 March  – 12 February
Prime Minister	Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena
Preceded by	Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena
Succeeded by	Thawan Thamrongnawasawat
Personal details
Born	()11 May Ayutthaya, Siam
Died	2 May () (aged 82) Paris, France
Nationality	Thai
Political party	Khana Ratsadon
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