Vijit Sukmak

Vijit Sukmak (Thai: วิจิตร สุขมาก; 18 June 1933 – 7 May 2023) was a Thai military officer and politician who served as Minister of Defence from 1992 to 1995.

Sukmak died of sepsis in Bangkok on 7 May 2023 at the age of 89.

National honours

• Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
• Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
• Knight Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
• Victory Medal – Korean War
• Victory Medal – Vietnam War with flames
• Border Service Medal
• King Rama IX Coronation Medal

Foreign Honour

•  USA :
  • Army Meritorious Unit Commendation (1969)

  • 

    Officer of the Legion of Merit (1982)
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
•  South Vietnam :
  • Vietnam Campaign Medal