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Sonthi Boonyaratglin

Thai military leader and politician

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Sonthi Boonyaratglin is a Thai former general who was Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and former head of the Council for Democratic Reform, the military junta that ruled the kingdom. He was the first Muslim in charge of the army of the mostly Buddhist country. On 19 September 2006, he became the de facto head of government of Thailand after overthrowing the elected government in a coup d'état. After retiring from the Army in 2007, he became deputy prime minister, in charge of national security.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ubon Ratchathani wd
Citizenship
Thailand wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Matubhum Party wd
Education
Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy wd

Positions held wd

  • Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (3 July 2011 – 9 December 2013)
  • Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (1 October 2006 – 28 January 2008)
  • Prime Minister of Thailand (19 September 2006 – 1 October 2006)
  • Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (1 October 2005 – 30 September 2007)
  • Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand

Questions

When was Sonthi Boonyaratglin born?
Sonthi Boonyaratglin was born on 2 October 1946 in Ubon Ratchathani.
What positions has Sonthi Boonyaratglin held?
Positions held by Sonthi Boonyaratglin include: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand (2011–2013); Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2006–2008); Prime Minister of Thailand (2006–2006); Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (2005–2007); Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand.
Where did Sonthi Boonyaratglin study?
Sonthi Boonyaratglin was educated at Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sonthi Boonyaratglin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q334722 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Sonthi Boonyaratglin (cropped).png by The Official Site of The Prime Minister of Thailand Photo by พีรพัฒน์ วิมลรังครัตน์ (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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