Boun Oum

ModernPoliticianLaos1912 — 1980

Champasak prince and right-wing Lao leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1912

Died

1980

Country

Laos

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)37

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score47.3

Boun Oum — Complete Timeline

1960 AD

Role in the Battle of VientianeWar◆ Major

Boun Oum allied with General Phoumi Nosavan to retake Vientiane from neutralist forces led by Kong Le. The battle resulted in heavy casualties and destruction in the capital, and Boun Oum's forces emerged victorious, installing a right-wing government.

BattleCivil WarVientiane

Impact: nationaldestructive

Formation of the Right-Wing Government in ChampasakPolitical Action◆ Major

Boun Oum, as prince of Champasak, formed a right-wing government in southern Laos with support from the United States and Thailand. His government opposed the neutralist coalition of Souvanna Phouma and the communist Pathet Lao, deepening the Laotian Civil War.

Civil WarRight-WingUS Support

Impact: nationaldestructive

1975 AD

Exile to ThailandPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the communist takeover of Laos, Boun Oum fled to Thailand, where he lived in exile. He continued to oppose the Pathet Lao government but never returned to Laos. His exile marked the end of the traditional Lao aristocracy's political influence.

ExileCommunist TakeoverAristocracy

Impact: nationaltragic