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
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.