Prayuth Chan-ocha
Prayuth Chan-ocha is a retired Thai Army general and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2014 until 2023, after leading a military coup that ousted the elected government. His tenure was marked by political unrest, strict censorship, and protests demanding democratic reforms. Following the 2023 elections, Prayuth's political influence waned, reflecting a shift in Thailand's political landscape.
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Prayuth Chan-ocha is the general who led the 2014 coup and ruled Thailand for nine years.
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Taiwan· 2025-09-06
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Indonesia· 2025-08-30
Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former premier, has retired from politics and led a military coup against the last Pheu Thai government in 2014.
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Australia· 2025-08-29
Protest leaders demanded the removal of the former junta leader, and then prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha.
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