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3 days ago · The military junta, known as the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), rose to power under the leadership of former army chief Prayut Chan-o-cha as Prime Minister. In 2016, the NCPO completed the drafting of a new constitution and held a referendum to approve it.
Jun 20, 2024 · Although the Palang Pracharath Party came in second after the Pheu Thai Party in the 2019 election, the senators voted to elect Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha of the Palang Pracharath as the prime minister.
Jul 5, 2024 · It was written under the auspices of General Prayut Chan-o-Cha’s junta government, which took power in the 2014 military coup. The purpose was to reserve senatorial power for the conservatives.
Jun 17, 2024 · Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn bestowed the prestigious Chula Chom Klao Order and the Rattanaporn Medal on 59 individuals. Among the recipients, Prayut Chan-o-cha received the special First Class of the Chula Chom Klao Order. The Royal Gazette yesterday published the royal decree detailing the awards.
Jun 19, 2024 · This Senate was dubbed provisional because the 250 senators were empowered by a provisional clause in the charter to elect a prime minister. These provisional clauses were seen as a means to help coup leader General Prayut Chan-o-cha retain his power in an elected government after the coup.
Jun 18, 2024 · Prayut Phetcharakhun said the court accepted the case at 8.56am on Tuesday, officially making Thaksin a defendant. Thaksin denied all charges and said he would defend himself in court.
Jun 24, 2024 · During his visit, Minister Balakrishnan will call on President of the Privy Council General Surayud Chulanont, Privy Councillor General Prayut Chan-o-cha, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.
