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Prayut Chan-o-cha is a Thai military officer and politician who became Thailand's prime minister after the military coup of May 2014. He led the ruling junta before serving as prime minister from 2014 until 2023, first through a military-backed government and later after a general election. His period in power was marked by strong military influence over politics, restrictions on opposition activity, and continuing debate about Thailand's constitutional order.
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When did Prayut Chan-o-cha become Thailand's prime minister?
Prayut Chan-o-cha became Thailand's prime minister after the military coup of May 2014. He remained in office until 2023.
What was Prayut Chan-o-cha's role before becoming prime minister?
Before serving as prime minister, Prayut was a Thai military officer and led the ruling junta formed after the 2014 coup. His first government was backed by the military.
How did Prayut Chan-o-cha's government change after 2014?
Prayut first governed through a military-backed administration after the coup. He later continued as prime minister after a general election, while remaining closely associated with the military-backed political order.
When did Prayut Chan-o-cha leave the premiership?
Prayut Chan-o-cha's period as prime minister ended in 2023. His tenure therefore covered roughly nine years, beginning in 2014.
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