M.R. Kukrit founded the Progress Party, the first political party in Thailand in 1945-1946.[citation needed]
Appeared on screen with Marlon Brando in the movie The Ugly American (1963), in which he played Prime Minister Kwen Sai and spoke both Thai and English.
Established diplomatic ties with China in 1975.
Named National Artist in Literature 1985.
Received the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 1990.
Founded the Khon Thammasat Troupe at Thammasat University, Khon being the highest form of dance drama in Thai classical dramatic arts.