Vijit Sookmark (also spelled Vichit and Sukmak/Sukmark, ; 18 June 1933 – 7 May 2023) was a Thai military officer and politician who served as Minister of Defence from 1992 to 1995.
Vijit died of sepsis in Bangkok on 7 May 2023 at the age of 89.
Honours
National honours
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand Victory Medal – Korean War Victory Medal – Vietnam War with flames Border Service Medal Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira, First Class King Rama IX Coronation Medal
Foreign Honours
Officer of the Legion of Merit (1982) Army Commendation Medal (1968) National Defense Service Medal (1968)
Vietnam Campaign Medal (1968)
Unit Citation
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (1968)
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