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My Take
Prayut Chan-o-cha is a figure I approach with caution rather than affection. A soldier from Nakhon Ratchasima who seized power in the 2014 coup and governed Thailand until 2023, he is fairly described by critics as an authoritarian, and the historical ledger belongs to the Thai people, not to me. What lingers in my mind is the odd detail that this strongman also writes songs, a reminder that power and sentiment can coexist in strange ways. I am wary of romanticizing him, yet I cannot deny the sheer weight of a man who held a nation's direction for nearly a decade. History will judge.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Prayut Chanocha
- Name (Japanese)
- プラユット・チャンオチャ
- Reading
- ぷらゆっと・ちゃんおちゃ
- Born
- March 21, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / military officer / songwriter / dictator / head of government
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- National Defence College of Thailand
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
- 2008 Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 2024 Grand Commander of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
- 1990 Order of Rama
- 2013 Commander of the Legion of Merit
- 2023 Order of Ramkeerati
- 1986 Freemen Safeguarding Medal
- 1989 Border Service Medal
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Prayut Chanocha born?
Born March 21, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Prayut Chanocha from?
Prayut Chanocha is from Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
What does Prayut Chanocha do?
Prayut Chanocha works as politician, military officer, songwriter, dictator, head of government.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.