Prayut Chanocha
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Prayut Chanocha was born on March 21, 1954 in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima[1][2][3] and holds Thai citizenship. He was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Pibulwitthayalai School, and Wat Nuannoradit School.
He has worked as a politician, military officer, songwriter, and dictator. Prayut served as Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army from 2010 to 2014[4][5] and became Prime Minister of Thailand from 2014 to 2023[4][5]. He also held the position of Minister of Defence of Thailand from 2019 to 2023[4][5] and has been a Member of the Privy Council of Thailand since 2023[4][5].
He has been married to Naraphon Chan-o-cha since 1984[6]. Among his awards are the Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand, Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao, Order of Rama, Commander of the Legion of Merit, and Order of Ramkeerati, plus two additional honors.
Prayut Chanocha
Summary
Prayut Chanocha is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima[2]. He was born on March 21, 1954[3]. He worked as a politician[4], military officer[5], songwriter[6], and dictator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #6,976 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Prayut Chanocha's place of birth was Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima[2].
- Prayut Chanocha was born on March 21, 1954[3].
- Among Prayut Chanocha's spouses was Naraphon Chan-o-cha[9].
- Prayut Chanocha held citizenship in Thailand[10].
- Thai was Prayut Chanocha's native language[11].
- Prayut Chanocha worked as a politician[4].
- Prayut Chanocha worked as a military officer[5].
- Prayut Chanocha worked as a songwriter[6].
- Prayut Chanocha worked as a dictator[7].
- Prayut Chanocha's field of work was government[12].
- Prayut Chanocha's field of work was royal guard[13].
- Prayut Chanocha's field of work was infantry[14].
- Prayut Chanocha held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Thailand[15].
- Prayut Chanocha was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[16].
- Prayut Chanocha's education included a stint at Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[17].
- Prayut Chanocha's education included a stint at Pibulwitthayalai School[18].
- Prayut Chanocha was educated at Wat Nuannoradit School[19].
- Prayut Chanocha was educated at National Defence College of Thailand[20].
- Prayut Chanocha received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[21].
- Prayut Chanocha received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[22].
- Prayut Chanocha received the Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[23].
- Prayut Chanocha received the Order of Rama[24].
- Prayut Chanocha received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[25].
- Prayut Chanocha received the Order of Ramkeerati[26].
- Prayut Chanocha is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Prayut Chanocha was born in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima[2]. He was born on March 21, 1954[3]. Thai was his native language[11].
Education
Educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[16], a military academy[28], in Thailand[29], founded in 1887[30], headquartered in Mueang Nakhon Nayok[31]; Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[17], a military academy[32], in Thailand[33], founded in 1958[34]; Pibulwitthayalai School[18], a school[35], in Thailand[36]; Wat Nuannoradit School[19]; and National Defence College of Thailand[20], a military academy[37], in Thailand[38], founded in 1955[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], military officer[5], songwriter[6], and dictator[7]. Fields of work include government[12], a type of organization[40]; royal guard[13]; and infantry[14], a branch of service[41]. Prayut Chanocha held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Thailand[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[21], a grade of an order[42], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[43], founded in 1909[44]; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[22], a grade of an order[45], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[46], founded in 1918[47]; Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[23], a grade of an order[48], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[49], founded in 1873[50]; Order of Rama[24], a military decoration[51], in Rattanakosin Kingdom[52], founded in 1918[53]; Commander of the Legion of Merit[25], a grade of an order[54], in United States[55]; and Order of Ramkeerati[26], an order[56], in Thailand[57], founded in 1987[58].
Personal Life
Among Prayut Chanocha's spouses was Naraphon Chan-o-cha[9]. He was affiliated with the Palang Pracharath Party[59].
Why It Matters
Prayut Chanocha ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #6,976 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Prayut Chanocha born?
Born in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima[2], Prayut Chanocha…
Who was Prayut Chanocha married to?
Prayut Chanocha's spouses include Naraphon Chan-o-cha[9].
What did Prayut Chanocha do for work?
Prayut Chanocha worked as politician[4], military officer[5], songwriter[6], and dictator[7].
Where did Prayut Chanocha go to school?
Prayut Chanocha was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[16], Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[17], Pibulwitthayalai School[18], and Wat Nuannoradit School[19].
What awards did Prayut Chanocha receive?
Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[21], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[22], Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[23], and Order of Rama[24].