Prayut Chanocha

Prime Minister of Thailand from 2014 to 2023 · Thailand · On the map · Politicians · Born 1954 · age 72

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 Chanocha is read about 238 times a day, in 54 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2024Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom KlaoAwardRoyal Cypher MedalAward2023Order of RamkeeratiAward2021“I am begging you, politicians. You represent the people, and you are supposed to show sound judgement.”In their words31 July 2021Bangkok PostRead the whole statement

2020“For Thailand, women’s empowerment has always been a key policy agenda because we recognise that women’s rights are fundamental human rights, to which everyone must be entitled.”In their words26 June 2020"Intervention at the ASEAN Leaders’ Special Session on Women’s Empowerment in the Digital Age"Read the whole statement

2018“Concerning conflicts over the constitution, people do not really pay serious attention to organic laws. I suppose you would not find these kind of problems in developed countries.”In their words21 June 2018TIMERead the whole statement

“Starting from the constitution, what’s suitable for Thailand is to establish effective public engagement and cooperation with the people, through appropriate process.”In their words21 June 2018TIMERead the whole statement

2016“If things remain unsettled, I will draft it [the constitution] myself,...There is nothing in this world I can’t do.”In their words11 July 2016"If referendum fails, I will draft constitution myself: Thai junta head"Read the whole statement

“Why don't people respect the laws instead of asking for democracy and human rights all the time?...No one is allowed to oppose [the NCPO].”In their words22 January 2016"On Army Abduction of Student Activist"Read the whole statement

2013Commander of the Legion of MeritAward2012Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)AwardStar of the Kartika Eka PakçiAward2010Boy Scout Citation Medal of VajiraAwardGrand Cordon of the Order of the White ElephantAward2008Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of ThailandAward1990Order of RamaAward1989Border Service MedalAwardChakra Mala MedalAward1986Freemen Safeguarding MedalAward1954Born21 March 1954

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General Prayuth in 2010

Prayut in Royal Guards uniform, 2011

Prayut with U.S. General Martin Dempsey, 2012

Prayut as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army, 2013

Prayut performing a wai, WTTC Global Summit, 2017

Prayut with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with in the ASEAN-Russia Summit in Sochi, 2016

Prayut with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, 2017

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Prayut Chanocha

4 statements, newest first

As Thailand is a major agricultural producing country, I fully appreciate the importance of food systems in sustaining lives.
24 September 2021 · "Statement at the UN Food Systems Summit", Own words
In the current context, the COVID-19 pandemic has gravely affected health security and stability, as well as on food security and essential supplies.
19 November 2020 · "Speech at APEC CEO Dialogues on ASEAN’s Place in APEC’s Future", Own words
Before I became the head of the government, when I was Commander in Chief of the Army, I strove to gain knowledge away from military affairs.
21 June 2018 · TIME, Own words

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Awards

Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao2024

Royal Cypher Medal2024

Order of Ramkeerati2023

Commander of the Legion of Merit2013

Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)2012

Star of the Kartika Eka Pakçi2012

Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant2010

Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira2010

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand2008

Order of Rama1990

Border Service Medal1989

Chakra Mala Medal1989

Freemen Safeguarding Medal1986

About this person

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 Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the military junta which governed Thailand between 22 May 2014 and 10 July 2019.

Country

Thailand