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Prayuth Chan-ocha
(ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา, ตู่)

Prayuth Chan-ocha<br>(ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา, ตู่)

The 29th Prime Minister of Thailand, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, Head of the National Council for Peace and Order

Place of Birth: Nakhon Ratchasima

Date of Birth: Sun Mar 21, 1954

Age: 70

Family Background:

Born to Senior Colonel Prapat and Mrs. Kempet Chan-ocha

Education:

  • Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (AFAPS) Class 12
  • Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Class 23
  • Command and General Staff College (CGSC) Class 63
  • National Defence College of Thailand (NDC) 5020
  • Infantry Officer Basic Course Class 51
  • Infantry Officer Advanced Course Class 38
  • Bachelor of Science in Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy

Career:

  • 21st Infantry Regiment of the Queen’s Guards
  • 2002 Deputy Commanding General in the 2nd Infantry Division of the Royal Thai Army
  • 2003 Commanding General in the 2nd Infantry Division of the Royal Thai Army
  • 2005 Commanding General for the 1st Army Area
  • 2006 Member of the National Legislative Assembly
  • 2007 – 10 Director Thai Oil PCL.
  • 2008 – 09 Chief of Staff for the Royal Thai Army
  • 2009 honorary adjutant of the king
  • 2010 Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army
  • 2010 Director Thai Military Bank
  • 2014 Head of National Council for Peace and Order

Marital Status:

Married to Mrs. Naraporn Chan-ocha with 2 twin daughters, Thanya and Nittha Chan-ocha.