Suchinda Kraprayoon

Thai politician and general

Suchinda Kraprayoon (Thai: สุจินดา คราประยูร; RTGS: Suchinda Khra-prayun, born 6 August 1933) is a Thai politician. He was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 7 April 1992 until 24 May 1992.[1][2][3]


Suchinda Kraprayoon
สุจินดา คราประยูร
19th Prime Minister of Thailand
In office
7 April 1992 – 24 May 1992
MonarchBhumibol Adulyadej
Preceded byAnand Panyarachun
Succeeded byMeechai Ruchuphan (Acting)
Minister of Defence
In office
17 April 1992 – 24 May 1992
Prime Ministerhimself
Preceded byPraphat Kritsanajun
Succeeded byBanjob Bunnag
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces
In office
1 October 1991 – 4 April 1992
Preceded bySunthorn Kongsompong
Succeeded byKaset Rojananil
Commander in Chief
of the Royal Thai Army
In office
29 April 1990 – 7 April 1992
Preceded byChavalit Yongchaiyudh
Succeeded byIsarapong Noonpakdee
Personal details
Born (1933-08-06) 6 August 1933 (age 90)
Bangkok Noi, Thonburi, Siam
NationalityThai
Spouse(s)Khun Ying Wannee Kraprayoon
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/service Royal Thai Army
Years of service1953–1990
Rank General
Admiral
Air Chief Marshal
CommandsCommander-in-Chief
Royal Thai Armed Forces

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