When was Prayut Chan-o-cha born?

Prayut Chan-o-cha was born on 21 March 1954 in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima.

What positions has Prayut Chan-o-cha held?

Positions held by Prayut Chan-o-cha include: Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 29 November 2023); Minister of Defence of Thailand (2019–2023); Prime Minister of Thailand (2014–2023); Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (2010–2014).

Where did Prayut Chan-o-cha study?

Prayut Chan-o-cha was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Pibulwitthayalai School, Wat Nuannoradit School.

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Prayut Chan-o-cha

Prime Minister of Thailand from 2014 to 2023

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Prayut Chan-o-cha is a Thai former politician and military officer who became the 29th prime minister of Thailand after seizing power in the 2014 coup d'état and served until 2023. He was concurrently the minister of defence in his own government from 2019 to 2023. Prayut served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army from 2010 to 2014 and led the coup d'état which installed the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the military junta which governed Thailand between 22 May 2014 and 10 July 2019.

Quick facts

Born: 21 March 1954 wd
Place of birth: Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, songwriter, dictator, head of government, military personnel wd
Political party: United Thai Nation Party (2023–2023), Palang Pracharath Party wd
Education: Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Pibulwitthayalai School, Wat Nuannoradit School, National Defence College of Thailand wd
Spouse: Naraphon Chan-o-cha wd
Official website: prayutchan-o-cha.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 29 November 2023 · BS 13 Mangsir 2080 onwards)
Minister of Defence of Thailand (10 July 2019 – 1 September 2023)
Prime Minister of Thailand (24 August 2014 – 22 August 2023)
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (1 October 2010 – 30 September 2014)

Awards wd

Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (2010)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (2008)
Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (2024)
Order of Rama (1990)
Commander of the Legion of Merit (2013)
Order of Ramkeerati (2023)
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (1986)
Border Service Medal (1989)
Chakra Mala Medal (1989)
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira (2010)
Royal Cypher Medal (2024)
Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (2012)
Star of the Kartika Eka Pakçi (2012)

Questions

When was Prayut Chan-o-cha born?: Prayut Chan-o-cha was born on 21 March 1954 in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima.
What positions has Prayut Chan-o-cha held?: Positions held by Prayut Chan-o-cha include: Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 29 November 2023); Minister of Defence of Thailand (2019–2023); Prime Minister of Thailand (2014–2023); Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (2010–2014).
Where did Prayut Chan-o-cha study?: Prayut Chan-o-cha was educated at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Pibulwitthayalai School, Wat Nuannoradit School.

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Last updated 6 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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