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Prayut Chanocha
Prayut Chan-o-cha is a Thai former politician and military officer who became the 29th prime minister of Thailand after seizing power in the 2014 coup d'état and served until 2023. He was concurrently the minister of defence in his own government from 2019 to 2023. Prayut served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army from 2010 to 2014 and led the coup d'état which installed the National Coun…
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politics · Prime Minister of Thailand from 2014 to 2023 · politician · military officer · songwriter · dictator · head of government · military personnel · also Prayut Chanocha, Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prayuth Chan-ocha, Too, Prayut Jan-o-cha, Gen. Prayuth Chanocha
Born 21 March 1954 · Q2108126
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2026· 1 entry
2024· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (2024).
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Won Royal Cypher Medal (2024).
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2023· 5 entries
CNN: Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announces retirement from politics
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The Diplomat: Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha Announces Retirement From Politics
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Awarded Order of Ramkeerati (2023).
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Campaign: 2023 election and retirement.
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Career landmark: Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (2023).
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2021· 1 entry
In a series of detainments and releases, some were imprisoned accumulatively for more than 200 days
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2020· 1 entry
Major protests broke out again with demonstrations against the government of Prayut
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2019· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister of Defence of Thailand (2019–2023).
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Prayut released "New Day", and his tenth song, "Thai is Thai March", the latter inspired by the king's coronation
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2018· 2 entries
And to criticize Prayut and Prawit Wongsuwon
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Prayut released "Diamond Heart", the lyrics urge his lover, presumably Thailand, to "
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2016· 2 entries
Prayut released "Because You Are Thailand"
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Prayut stalled a decision by the Sangha Supreme Council by refusing to submit the nomination for Supreme Patriarch of Somdet Chuang, a Maha Nikaya monk who was next in line for the position
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2015· 3 entries
The military junta had sent human rights situation into "free fall"
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But he said in February 2016 that it will take place in 2017, amid delays in the drafting of the constitution
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Prayut had supported the lèse-majesté law
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2014· 2 entries
Career landmark: Prime Minister of Thailand (2014–2023).
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Months after he led the coup over the elected government
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2013· 2 entries
Awarded Commander of the Legion of Merit (2013).
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Prayut asked people to stop criticizing it
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2012· 2 entries
Awarded Star of the Kartika Eka Pakçi (2012).
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Awarded Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (2012).
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2011· 1 entry
Prayut became part of the opposition to Yingluck Shinawatra's Pheu Thai Party in the 2011 Thai general election
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2010· 6 entries
Won Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (2010).
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Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (2010).
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Career landmark: Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (2010–2014).
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And is involved with distance learning organisations, for whom she teaches English on a long-distance learning television channel
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Succeeded Anupong Paochinda as commander in chief
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Prayut was characterised as a royalist and an opponent of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra
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2009· 1 entry
Was appointed honorary adjutant to the king
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2008· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (2008).
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2005· 1 entry
Became a deputy commanding general of the 1st Army, which included the 2nd Infantry Division
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2001· 1 entry
Served as a deputy commanding general in the 2nd Infantry Division, becoming its commanding general one year later
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1990· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Rama (1990).
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1989· 2 entries
Won Chakra Mala Medal (1989).
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Won Border Service Medal (1989).
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1986· 1 entry
Won Freemen Safeguarding Medal (1986).
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1971· 1 entry
Prayut spent his senior highschool year at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (AFAPS) Class 12, and in 1976, became a cadet at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Class 23
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1954· 1 entry
Born 1954-03-21.
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