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[4].
He has worked as a politician, military officer, songwriter, and dictator[5]. Prayut served as Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army from 2010 to 2014 and became Prime Minister of Thailand from 2014 to 2023. He also held the position of Minister of Defence of Thailand from 2019 to 2023 and has been a Member of the Privy Council of Thailand since 2023.
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.
Key Facts
- Spouse: Naraphon Chan-o-cha[9]
- Country of citizenship: Thailand[10]
- Native language: Thai[11]
- Occupation: military personnel[12]
- Field of work: government[13], royal guard[14], infantry[15]
- Position held: Member of the Privy Council of Thailand[16]
- Educated at: Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[17], Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[18], Pibulwitthayalai School[19], Wat Nuannoradit School[20], National Defence College of Thailand[21]
- Award received: Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[22], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[23], Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[24], Order of Rama[25], Commander of the Legion of Merit[26], Order of Ramkeerati[27], Freemen Safeguarding Medal[28], Border Service Medal[29], Chakra Mala Medal[30], Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira[31], Royal Cypher Medal[32], Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)[33], Star of the Kartika Eka Pakçi[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of political party: Palang Pracharath Party[36]
- Genre: patriotic song[37]
- Military branch: Royal Thai Army[38]
- Commons category: Prayut Chan-o-cha[39]
- Military, police or special rank: general[40]
- Honorific prefix: Excellency[41]
- Handedness: right-handedness[42]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnamese border raids in Thailand[43]
- Official website: http://www.prayutchan-o-cha.com[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Prayut Chan-o-cha[45]
- Work location: Bangkok[46], Prachin Buri[47], Chon Buri[48]
- Allegiance: Thailand[49]
- Eye color: black[50]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[51], APEC Thailand 2022[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Thai[53]
- Nickname: ตู่[54]
Why It Matters
Prayut Chanocha has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Prayut Chanocha born?
Prayut Chanocha's place of birth was Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima[2].
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 a politician[3], military officer[4], songwriter[5], dictator[6], and head of government[7].
Where did Prayut Chanocha go to school?
Prayut Chanocha was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy[17], Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School[18], Pibulwitthayalai School[19], and Wat Nuannoradit School[20].
What awards did Prayut Chanocha receive?
Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant[22], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand[23], Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao[24], and Order of Rama[25].