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37-1238: Dipangkorn Rasmijoti Paetongtarn Shinawatra ( PTP ) Phumtham Wechayachai ( PTP ) Suriya Juangroongruangkit ( PTP ) Anutin Charnvirakul ( BTP ) Pirapan Salirathavibhaga ( UTN ) Pichai Chunhavajira ( PTP ) Prasert Jantararuangtong ( PTP ) Wan Muhamad Noor Matha ( PCC ) Mongkol Surasajja [REDACTED] Wan Muhamad Noor Matha ( PCC ) Pichet Chuamuangphan ( PTP ) Paradorn Prissanananthakul ( BTP ) Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut ( PP ) [REDACTED] Mongkol Surasajja Kriangkrai Srirak Bunsong Noisophon President: Chanakarn Theeravechpolkul President: Prasitsak Meelarp President: Nakarin Mektrairat Diplomatic missions of / in Thailand Passport Visa requirements Visa policy Borders : Cambodia Laos Malaysia Myanmar (Maritime : India Indonesia Vietnam) Foreign aid The Council for National Security ( Thai : คณะมนตรีความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ ; RTGS : Khana Montri Khwam Man Khong Haeng Chat ; abbreviated CNS ( Thai : คมช. ),
74-457: A channel to advise the government. Pasuk Pongpaichit , an anti-Thaksin economist who had also been appointed, denied that she could not serve as an advisor, using as her excuse an impending extended trip to Japan. When asked by the press why the junta had not informed the appointees of their appointments, the CDR spokesman Lt-Gen Palangoon Klaharn said: "It is not necessary. Some matters are urgent. It
111-455: A member. Navy Commander Admiral Sathiraphan Keyanond, who had been second in command of the junta, was also demoted to being merely a member. In a statement on 21 September, the Council stated its reasons for taking power, and gave a commitment to restore democratic government within one year. The statement described the coup as a “brief intervention in order to restore peace, unity, and justice in
148-520: A timetable for the restoration of civilian government and elections. “A provisional constitution will be in place within two weeks, and eventually a civilian government will be formed,” it said. “The mechanisms for democratic reform will soon be reinstated. A legislative body, responsible for legislation and the drafting of the new constitution, will be established. This process, which will lead to general elections, should be completed within one year. See Thailand 2006 interim civilian government Following
185-406: Is a member of Thailand’s Chakri dynasty and heir presumptive to the throne of Thailand . He is the fifth son and seventh and youngest child of King Vajiralongkorn ; his mother is Srirasmi Suwadee , the king's third legal wife. His father also has a daughter by his first wife, and five children (four sons and a daughter ) by his second wife; all the children of the second wife were born before
222-476: Is also uncertain because a 1974 constitutional amendment allows princesses to succeed the throne in the absence of an appointed successor. Princess Bajrakitiyabha , the second presumptive heir in line to the throne based on the 1924 Palace Law of Succession and eldest daughter of the king, was widely thought to be the next person in line until falling into a coma in December 2022. 2019 - [REDACTED] Knight of
259-521: Is an honour to help the country. I believe that those who have been named will not reject the appointment because we haven't damaged their reputation." Advisors were appointed in 4 key areas: The junta assigned several agencies to investigate the deposed government. After less than a week, the Assets Examination Committee was dissolved and several of its members were incorporated into a new 12-member committee with greater powers to freeze
296-519: Is currently providing security for Thaksin in London. Surasit Sangkhapong, director of the Government Lottery Office and an aide of Thaksin resigned to allow Auditor-General Jaruvan Maintaka to conduct an investigation into an allegation of irregularity. Governors of provinces seen as Thai Rak Thai political strongholds transferred to smaller provinces or appointed to the inactive posts in
333-436: Is the heir presumptive to his father and first in line to the throne as the only officially recognised son of King Vajiralongkorn . However, because of Vajiralongkorn's December 2014 divorce from Srirasmi Suwadee , Dipangkorn's position in the line of succession is uncertain. The 1924 Palace Law of Succession lists "the order in the line of succession", following the first-born son of the king to be "the first-born son of
370-607: The Democratic Regime of Government with the King as Head". On 21 September 2006, a spokesperson requested the local media to report the Council's English name in full, rather than shortening it, along with the addendum "under the Constitutional Monarchy" after news reports had been shortening the name in their coverage. This was because the Council felt that its full name was significant to relaying its intended message, and that
407-669: The First Army Area Lt General Anupong Paochinda, Maj General Prin Suwanathat, Lt General Jirasit Kesakomol, Maj General Ruangsak Thongdee, Maj General Sanit Phrommas, and Maj General Manas Paorik. General Lertrat Rattavanich, seen as close to the Thaksin government, was promoted to a ceremonial post of Defence Inspector General. Labor Ministry Permanent Secretary Somchai Wongsawat, brother-in-law of Thaksin Shinawatra,
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#1732858294883444-502: The Interior Ministry. This included the governors of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Buri Ram, Phatthalung, Satun, Surin, Kamphaeng Phet, Sukhothai, and Samut Prakan. Interior Minister Aree Wongarya denied that the moves were politically motivated. However, the reshuffle was widely seen as an attempt to demote those with links to the deposed government. Interior Ministry permanent secretary Phongphayome Wasaphooti also noted that
481-621: The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri 2016 - [REDACTED] King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) 2019 - [REDACTED] King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal (First Class) [REDACTED] Media related to Dipangkorn Rasmijoti at Wikimedia Commons 2013%E2%80%9314 Thai political crisis Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include
518-574: The National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department were transferred. The junta ordered 58 prominent civilians to serve as its advisers. However, most of the appointees denied any knowledge of the appointments, with some saying they couldn't serve. "I have said that the coup is wrong, how can I serve as its advisory board?" asked Chaiwat Satha-anand of the Faculty of Political Science of Chulalongkorn University . Pratheep Ungsongtham Hata , who
555-472: The action was taken in an effort to "bring back normality and harmony" and with the intent to "return power to the Thai people as soon as possible." This sentiment was echoed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej , who subsequently appointed General Sonthi to lead the governing council. General Sonthi led the Council, acting as both the prime minister and the cabinet , , until the appointment of General Surayud Chulanont as
592-431: The assets of members of the Thaksin government accused of corruption. The new committee had a much wider scope that the original Committee, and was able to respond to the demands of Jaruvan Maintaka. The committee was empowered to investigate any projects or acts by members of the Thaksin government and others who were suspected of irregularities, including tax evasion. The chairman of the old committee, Sawat Chotephanich,
629-401: The country.” The reasons given for the coup were: *Erosion of faith on the national administration and impasse of political differences The statement continued: “The Council’s intervention has no other aim than to strengthen democracy through democratic reforms, including the holding of generally-accepted free and fair elections. Leaving the country under protracted political uncertainty, on
666-466: The coup, Sonthi's former classmate Gen Boonsrang Naimpradit was promoted from Deputy Supreme Commander to the post of Supreme Commander, replacing Ruangroj Mahasaranon . Junta Secretary General, Winai Phattiyakul, was promoted to the post of Permanent Secretary for Defence. Gen Sonthi also promoted his classmates and lieutenants in the coup, 1st Army Region Commander Lt-Gen Anupong Paochinda and 3rd Army Region Commander Lt-Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr , to
703-507: The date of elections to 17 months. In recent years, Thailand’s political landscape has seen significant changes. The Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai Party have emerged as major political forces. In the 2023 elections, the MFP claimed victory, signaling a shift away from military-backed rule. However, challenges remain, including potential legal hurdles and the influence of the military and royalist establishment. The Council’s statement included
740-788: The general election the junta would be dissolved and replaced by a Council of National Security "It's necessary to keep the council so that there is no loophole for the executive branch", General Sonthi Boonyaratglin told AFP The junta initiated the removal from the civil service of people appointed by the Thaksin government as well as Thaksin's former Class 10 classmates at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School . Military officers to be transferred to inactive posts included assistant army chief Gen Pornchai Kranlert, First Army Corps commander Lt-Gen Jirasit Kesakomol, First Army Division chief Maj-Gen Prin Suwandhat, Commander of
777-576: The kingdom. The junta pledged to appoint a civilian government, step aside, reinstate human rights, hold elections within a year, and not change key Thaksin-government policies like universal healthcare and microcredit village funds. The junta later appointed retired General Surayud Chulanont as Premier, changed its name to the Council for National Security and institutionalized its power in the Interim Constitution, lifted their ban on political gatherings (but only for “constructive debates”), and moved
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#1732858294883814-404: The nation, His Majesty the King has graciously granted a Royal Command appointing General Sonthi Boonyaratglin as Leader of the Council for Democratic Reform. The people is requested to remain calm while all public servants are to follow Orders issued by General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, henceforth onwards." The junta consists of the leaders of all branches of the Thai military and police: A week after
851-491: The new prime minister. However, the Council retained considerable political power under the Council-drafted 2006 Interim Constitution , especially concerning the drafting of a permanent constitution. The Council was dissolved on 22 May 2014 upon the partial repeal of the 2007 Constitution of Thailand , when Army Commander General Prayut Chan-o-cha launched a coup d'état in response to six months of political crisis . It
888-514: The other hand, would eventually erode people’s trust and confidence in the very foundations of democracy.” The 2006 coup was followed by increased divisiveness in Thai society, leading to many more lese majeste cases despite the king's expressed wish that these be decreased. By late 2011, the United Nations and United States and other western countries had expressed extreme concerns over the lese majeste laws and lack of protection of human rights in
925-421: The post of Assistant Army Commander. On 22 September, the Council gave Police General Kowit Wattana absolute power over all police matters. He was also made chair of a new National Police Commission, the membership of which had not yet been announced. The Commission will be assigned to amend the 2004 National Police Bill over the next year; the bill had originally been approved by the elected parliament. Under
962-541: The pre-coup legal framework, the Premier had been responsible for Chairing the Commission. A later restructuring reflected power shifts among the junta, particularly an increase in the power of the army and a decrease in the power of the police and navy. Police chief Kowit Watana, who, after the coup, had reshuffle senior police personnel to weaken the power base of Thaksin Shinawatra, was demoted from junta Deputy Chief to merely
999-640: The prince's name. The prince is styled His Royal Highness . A royal ceremony, called Phra Ratchaphithi Somphot Duean Lae Khuen Phra U ( พระราชพิธีสมโภชเดือนและขึ้นพระอู่ ), to celebrate the prince's first month was held on 17 June 2005 at Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok . Prince Dipangkorn started his education at Chitralada School in Dusit Palace , before going to study abroad at Bavarian International School (BIS) in Bavaria , Germany . Prince Dipangkorn
1036-467: The said prince and his royal consort" followed by "younger sons, in order, of the said prince and his royal consort." When Vajiralongkorn ended his relationship with his second wife in 1996, he disowned their four sons and said they had renounced their royal titles. However, the Royal Palace continued to recognize their right to use the style HSH, or His Serene Highness . Prince Dipangkorn's position
1073-497: The shortened version may be "misleading". However, on September 27, the Council announced that they would be dropping the English reference to the monarchy due to misunderstandings arising by foreign media concerning the role the monarchy played in the Council, and declared that it would officially be known as the Council for Democratic Reform in English. When the 2006 interim constitution
1110-505: The then-Crown Prince married their mother but were legitimised by their marriage. After the Crown Prince divorced his second wife in 1996, he disowned their four sons, leaving Dipangkorn as the only son recognised by the king. He is rumoured to have a developmental disorder . Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti was born by Caesarean section on 29 April 2005 at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok . On 15 June 2005, King Bhumibol Adulyadej proclaimed
1147-415: The transfers were done in order to "reduce the influences attached to their Thai Rak Thai -initiated CEO governorships . The transfers are aimed at enabling the [Surayud] government to function more easily." Many senior government officials were transferred by the junta "for the sake of achieving reconciliation", meaning that they were alleged to have had links to the deposed regime. 10 senior officials at
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1184-544: Was appointed to the reconciliation panel, also boycotted the CDR's advisory board, noting that as a democracy advocate, she could not work with the CDR, which took by unconstitutional means. Pibhob Dhongchai , a leader of the defunct anti-Thaksin People's Alliance for Democracy , said he could not participate in the reconciliation panel because he was a member of the National Economic and Social Advisory Council, and already had
1221-959: Was arrested and is being detained on the second floor of the Army Headquarters building. Also transferred were 18 senior police officers which the junta claimed could pose a threat to national security if they were to remain in their current posts. These included Special Branch Police chief Pol Lt-Gen Thaworn Chanyim, Immigration Police chief Pol Lt-Gen Suwat Thamrongsrisakul, Region 4 chief Pol Lt-Gen Sathaporn Duangkaew, Central Investigation Bureau chief Pol Lt-Gen Montri Chamroon, Crime Suppression Division chief Pol Maj-Gen Winai Thongsong, 191 Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Sumeth Ruangsawat, Metropolitan Police Division 5 chief Pol Maj-Gen Kosin Hinthao, Metropolitan Police Division 7 chief Pol Maj-Gen Boonsong Panichattra, and Special Branch Police Division 3 chief Pol Maj-Gen Atthakrit Thareechat. Pol Maj-Gen Atthakrit Thareechat
1258-674: Was demoted in the new committee; he later resigned, reportedly in protest. The remaining members of the new committee included several figures who had been publicly critical of the Thaksin government, including Kaewsan Atibhoti , Jaruvan Maintaka , Nam Yimyaem , and Sak Korsaengreung . Nam Yimyaem was later appointed chair of the committee. Dipangkorn Rasmijoti The King The Queen Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Bilaskalayani The Queen Mother Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti ( Thai : ทีปังกรรัศมีโชติ ; RTGS : Thipangkon Ratsamichot , pronounced [tʰīː.pāŋ.kɔ̄ːn rát.sà.mǐː.tɕʰôːt] ; born 29 April 2005)
1295-435: Was released that same day, ahead of its promulgation on October 1, it included articles creating a Council for National Security with an identical leadership to that of the CDR, effectively re-naming the CDR to the Council for National Security once the interim constitution came into effect. Sonthi received the appointment and blessing of king Bhumibol Adulyadej , who is quoted as saying, "So as to maintain peace and order in
1332-541: Was succeeded in its capacity as military junta by the National Council for Peace and Order . The Council was originally formed as the Council for Democratic Reform ( Thai : คณะปฏิรูปการปกครองในระบอบประชาธิปไตยอันมีพระมหากษัตริย์ทรงเป็นประมุข ; RTGS : Khana Patirup Kanpokhrong Nai Rabop Prachathippatai An Mi Phramahakasat Songpenpramuk ), abbreviated to CDR ( Thai : คปค. ). The Council's original Thai name translates literally to "Council for Reforming
1369-505: Was the military junta that ruled Thailand between its coup d'état against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on 19 September 2006 until the later coup d'état on 22 May 2014. Thaksin was deposed while overseas in New York City in a nonviolent coup led by Royal Thai Army (RTA) Commander General Sonthi Boonyaratglin , one of Thailand's top military commanders. Martial law was declared on 19 September by General Sonthi, who stated that
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