Surayud Chulanont
Surayud Chulanont is a retired Thai general and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2006 to 2008, following a military coup that ousted the previous government. His tenure was marked by efforts to reconcile political divisions in Thailand and implement reforms, though he also faced criticism for his association with the military and the coup. Surayud has been involved in various governmental and advisory roles since his premiership, and he is recognized for his role in Thai politics during a period of significant upheaval.
Born on Aug 18, 1947 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 168,193 | $505,000 | 1,217$ |
| Totals | 1 | 69,799,978 | 168,193 | $505,000 | 1,217$ |
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Thailand:
Surayud Chulanont was appointed as Prime Minister following the coup on September 19.
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Thailand:
Surayud Chulanont was pressured by protesters to resign from his position.
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Thailand:
Surayud Chulanont was a military leader mentioned in the context of the protests.
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Thailand:
Surayud Chulanont was involved in the government during the protests.
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Thailand:
Surayud Chulanont was the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and involved in the military response during the incident.
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Thailand:
Surayud Chulanont represented the King of Thailand during Pope Francis's visit.
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