Surasakmontri | |
|---|---|
| สุรศักดิ์มนตรี | |
 Surasakmontri in 1928 | |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| In office 1894–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Chaophraya Bhasakornwongse |
| Succeeded by | Chaophraya Thewetwongwiwat |
| Chief of the Army Department | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Prince Damrong Rajanubhab |
| Succeeded by | Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Choem Saeng-chuto 28 March 1851 Bangkok, Siam |
| Died | 1 July 1931 (aged 80) Bangkok, Siam |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Spouse(s) | Rai Bunnag Liam Bunnag |
| Domestic partner(s) | Phraya Surasak Montri, Bunnak |
| Nickname | Jerm Sang-Chuto |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Royal Siamese Army |
| Years of service | 1870 - 1892 |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Field Marshal |
| Commands | Commander of the Siamese forces |
| Battles/wars | Haw wars, Ngiao rebellion |
Chaophraya Surasakmontri (28 March 1851 – 1 July 1931),[1][2][3] born as Choem Saeng-chuto, was a Thai field marshal, nobleman, and businessman. He was best known in Haw wars campaign. He served as Commander of the Department of the Army from 1890 to 1892, and as Minister of Agriculture afterwards.[4] He established a sawmill in Si Racha in 1900.[5]
The city of Chaophraya Surasak in Chonburi is named after him.
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