When was Surayud Chulanont born?

Surayud Chulanont was born on 28 August 1943 in Prachin Buri.

What positions has Surayud Chulanont held?

Positions held by Surayud Chulanont include: President of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 2 January 2020); Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 6 December 2016); Minister of Interior of Thailand (2007–2008); Prime Minister of Thailand (2006–2008); Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand (2002–2003).

Where did Surayud Chulanont study?

Surayud Chulanont was educated at National Defence College of Thailand, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Saint Gabriel's College.

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Surayud Chulanont

President of the Privy Council of Thailand

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Surayud Chulanont is a Thai former politician and military officer who was the 24th prime minister of Thailand and head of Thailand's interim government between 2006 and 2008. He is a former supreme commander of the Royal Thai Army and is currently Privy Councilor to King Vajiralongkorn.

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Born: 28 August 1943 wd
Place of birth: Prachin Buri wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, head of government wd
Education: National Defence College of Thailand, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Saint Gabriel's College wd
Spouse: Jidtrawadee Julanon wd

Positions held wd

President of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 2 January 2020)
Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 6 December 2016)
Minister of Interior of Thailand (3 October 2007 – 6 February 2008)
Prime Minister of Thailand (1 October 2006 – 29 January 2008)
Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand (1 October 2002 – 30 September 2003)
Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army (1 October 1998 – 30 September 2002)

Awards wd

Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of the White Elephant
Order of the Crown of Thailand
Order of Rama
Order of the Rising Sun
Silver Olympic Order (2007)

Questions

When was Surayud Chulanont born?: Surayud Chulanont was born on 28 August 1943 in Prachin Buri.
What positions has Surayud Chulanont held?: Positions held by Surayud Chulanont include: President of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 2 January 2020); Member of the Privy Council of Thailand (since 6 December 2016); Minister of Interior of Thailand (2007–2008); Prime Minister of Thailand (2006–2008); Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand (2002–2003).
Where did Surayud Chulanont study?: Surayud Chulanont was educated at National Defence College of Thailand, Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Saint Gabriel's College.

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