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Background

On 19 September 2006 the Thai military staged a coup against the government of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, suspended the Constitution, cancelled upcoming elections, and dissolved Parliament. The junta later appointed General Surayud Chulanont as Prime Minister of an interim civilian government, promulgated an interim charter, and changed its name to the Council for National Security. is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article focuses on the military junta that overthrew the elected civilian government of Thailand in the 2006 Thailand coup. ... Wikinews has news related to: Category:2006 Thailand coup The 2006 Thailand coup détat took place on Tuesday 19 September 2006, when the Royal Thai Army staged a coup against the government of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. ... “Thaksin” redirects here. ... General (ret. ... The 2006 Interim Charter of Thailand was drafted by the Council for Democratic Reform (CDR) after it seized power from the government of Thaksin Shinawatra in the 2006 Thailand coup. ...

Composition

Selection of the Prime Minister

Unselected candidate: Chatumongol Sonakul

After the coup, Air Chief Marshal Chalit Phasuk, CDRM vice-president, said that more than five candidates were being considered for the post of interim prime minister, though none of them had been approached yet.^[1] Chalit said the CDRM would favour a lawyer since political reform is the priority of the CDRM's goal. Economists could be brought in as cabinet ministers to take charge of national economy. For the fish called lawyer, see Burbot. ... A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ...

Former central bank governor Mom Rajawongse Chatumongol Sonakul was tipped as interim prime minister because he is knowledgeable about economic issues. Some CDRM leaders had reservations about Chatumongol, who gained a reputation for being outspoken and intolerant during his long years as a technocrat at the Finance Ministry and Bank of Thailand (BoT). Chatumongol previously served as the permanent secretary for finance from 1 October 1995 to 28 July 1997 and was dismissed by the Chavalit Yongchaiyudh government. Named on 7 May 1998, governor of the Bank of Thailand by Tarrin Nimmanhaeminda, Chuan Leekpai government's finance minister, Chatumongol was later sacked on 30 May , 2001 by the Thaksin Shinawatra government. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mom Ratchawongse Chatumongol Sonakul is a former Governor of the Bank of Thailand. ... The Bank of Thailand (ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย) is the central bank of the Thailand. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (Thai ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ, born May 15, 1932) is a Thai politician, General, Defence Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Thailands 22nd Prime Minister from (1996-1997). ... is the 127th day of the year (128th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The Bank of Thailand (ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย) is the central bank of the Thailand. ... Chuan Leekpai on the cover of Asiaweek magazine Chuan Leekpai (Thai: , Chinese: ; pinyin: LÇš JÄ«wén; born July 28, 1938 in Trang) was the Prime Minister of Thailand from September 23, 1992 to May 24, 1995 and again from November 9, 1997 to February 9, 2001. ... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... “Thaksin” redirects here. ...

Unselected candidate: Ackaratorn Chularat

Ackaratorn Chularat, president of the Supreme Administrative Court, was always considered unlikely to be named interim prime minister because his knowledge of economics is regarded as limited, and he is not widely known in the international community.

Unselected candidate: Pridiyathorn Devakula

M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula, at the time the current governor of the BoT, has the banking and business community's favour, and was seen as a strong contender. Mom Rajawongse Pridiyathorn Devakula (Thai: born 15 July 1947) has been Governor of the Bank of Thailand since 2001. ...

Unselected candidate: Supachai Panitchpakdi

Supachai Panitchpakdi (Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) was also previously rumored to have been short-listed for the post.^[2] Supachai Panitchpakdi (Thai: ศุภชัย พานิชภักดิ์, born 1946 in Bangkok, Thailand) is the new Secretary General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). ... The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body, UNCTAD is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade, investment and development issues. ...

Selected candidate: General (ret.) Surayud Chulanont

Privy Councilor and former boss of junta leader Sonthi Boonyaratkalin Surayud Chulanont also emerged as a strong candidate for Premier. Panithan Wattanayakorn of Chulalongkorn University called Surayud the most feasible choice, noting that "He is also recognised internationally. Time magazine ran a story about him on its front page once and dubbed him an Asian hero." Suriyasai Katasila, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy also said that Surayud was the strongest candidate. Privy Council President Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, Surayud's former boss, was seen to be in a cheerful mood after reports gained ground that Gen Surayud might be named interim prime minister.^[3][4] During a nationally televised press conference General Sondhi Boonyaratkalin reaffirmed wanting to install a new civilian prime minister "as soon as possible" but was still narrowing down candidates for the job. He did not rule out a former soldier for the temporary role, "When you say civilian prime minister, you will see that soldiers after they retire can be called civilians," hinting at the former Army commander Surayud.^[5] The King of Thailand appoints a Privy Council of advisors. ... General (ret. ... Chulalongkorn University is the oldest university in Thailand [1] and has long been considered one of the countrys most prestigious universities. ... PADs protesters marching in Siamsquare district The Peoples Alliance for Democracy is a coalition of protesters against the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand. ... General Prem Tinsulanonda (Thai: , born August 26, 1920) is a former Thai military officer and was Prime Minister of Thailand from March 3, 1980 to Aug 4, 1988. ... General Sonthi Boonyaratkalin (สนธิ บุญยรัตกลิน; first name also spelled Sondhi; last name also spelled Boonyaratglin or Boonyarakarin) is Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army. ...

On 1 October, the military junta officially named Surayud as interim Prime Minister.^[6] The leaders also announced an interim constitution to take effect immediately until a new permanent constitution is drafted and signed by the King of Thailand. This temporary charter includes provisions giving amnesty for the military junta and all others under its command.^[7]

Selection of government ministers

There was early speculation after the coup that junta leaders have approached former senator Kraisak Chonhavan to serve as Foreign Minister in the interim government.^[8] Kraisak Choonhavan (Thai: , born 8 October 1947 in Bangkok) is a Thai politician. ...

Current Cabinet

Surayud 1/1 - The current cabinet sworn in by the King on 9 October 2006.

Surayud 1/2 - Two ministers have been added to the Cabinet. The two new ministers have been appointed and sworn in on 18th November 2006. The following is a list of Prime Ministers of Thailand: Phraya Manopakorn Nititada, (1932-1933) General Phraya Phahol Pholphayuhasena, (1933-1938) Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram, (1938-1944) Major Khuang Abhaiwongse, (1944-1945) Tawee Boonyaket, (1945) Seni Pramoj, (1945) Major Khuang Abhaiwongse, (1946) Luang Praditmanutham, (1946) Rear Admiral Thawal Thamrong Navaswadhi... General (ret. ... Mom Rajawongse Pridiyathorn Devakula (Thai: born 15 July 1947) has been Governor of the Bank of Thailand since 2001. ... Kosit Panpiemras is the Executive Chairman of Bangkok Bank, a leading Thai commercial bank. ... Minister of culture is a cabinet position in a government: Minister of Canadian Heritage (Canada) Minister of Culture (Denmark) (Denmark) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan) (Japan) Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (United Kingdom) Categories: Disambiguation | Government stubs ... A defence minister (Commonwealth English) or defense minister (American English) is a cabinet portfolio (position) which regulates the armed forces in a sovereign nation. ... The Secretary of State for Education and Skills is the chief minister of the Department for Education and Skills in the United Kingdom government. ... Wijit Srisa-arn (Thai: ) is a former Thai politician and was appointed Minister of Education in 2006 by a military junta following a successful military coup. ... Piyasvasti Amranand is a former Secretary-General of the Thai National Energy Policy Office and Chairman of Kasikorn Asset Management. ... The finance minister is a cabinet position in a government. ... Mom Rajawongse Pridiyathorn Devakula (Thai: born 15 July 1947) has been Governor of the Bank of Thailand since 2001. ... In the Cabinet of Canada, The Minister of Industry is responsible for overseeing the federal governments economic development and corporate affairs department, Industry Canada. ... Kosit Panpiemras is the Executive Chairman of Bangkok Bank, a leading Thai commercial bank. ... The Justice Minister is a cabinet position in a government. ... A minister for foreign affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister that helps to form foreign policy for sovereign nations. ... Nit Phibunsongkhram (Thai: ) is a Thai career diplomat and politician. ... Sitthichai Pokai-udom (Thai: สิทธิชัย โภไคยอุดม, born 10 November 1948) was appointed Information and Communications Technology Minister of Thailand in 2006 by a military junta. ... Mongkol Na Songkhla is as of January 2007 the Minister of Health for Thailand. ... The government role of Minister for Transport is common to several countries: The British Secretary of State for Transport The Canadian Minister of Transport The Irish Minister for Transport This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Surayud 1/3 - Two ministers have been added to the Cabinet. The two new ministers have been appointed and sworn in on 2nd February 2007.

Surayud 1/4 - One minister announced his resignation, one minister received additional responsibility and three ministers have been added to the Cabinet. The resigned minister announced his resignation on 28th February 2006, effective the following day. The minister (received additional responsibility) and the new three new ministers have been appointed and sworn in on 7th March 2007.

On 21st May 2007, One minister resigned from the cabinet, due to health reasons. Mom Rajawongse Pridiyathorn Devakula (Thai: born 15 July 1947) has been Governor of the Bank of Thailand since 2001. ... Chalongphob Sussangkarn was the President of the Thailand Development Research Institute and is the current Minister of Finance in Surayud Chulanonts military junta. ...

On September/October 2007, Five members of the Cabinet resigned after named by the National Counter Corruption Commission as holding company shares of over 5 percent, which is in violation with the 2000 anti-graft law.

Surayud 1/5 - After five ministers resigned cabinet, one minister received additional responsibility and one minister has been added to the Cabinet. The new minister has been appointed and sworn in on 2nd October 2007. The minister who received additional responsibility has been appointed and sworn in on 3rd October 2007. Additional responsibilities were given to current ministers. Sitthichai Pokai-udom (Thai: สิทธิชัย โภไคยอุดม, born 10 November 1948) was appointed Information and Communications Technology Minister of Thailand in 2006 by a military junta. ...

General (ret. ... Sonthi Boonyaratkalin (right) named Man of the Year 2006 by Khom Chad Luek newspaper along with Sondhi Limthongkul General Sonthi Boonyaratglin (Thai: , RTGS: Sonthi Bunyaratkalin) (b. ... Kosit Panpiemras is the Executive Chairman of Bangkok Bank, a leading Thai commercial bank. ...

Civil service appointments

On Wednesday 27 of September the Judicial Commission chaired by Supreme Court President Charnchai Likhitchittha approved the promotion of Jaral Pakdeekul, Secretary-General of the Supreme Court President, to become the Permanent Secretary for Justice Ministry. Jaral replaced retiring Permanent Secretary Jarupong Ruangsuwan.^[9]

Role of the junta

On Tuesday, September 26 2006, junta leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin said that the junta would remain in place after the appointment of an interim civilian government, noting "It's necessary to keep the council so that there is no loophole for the executive branch."^[10]

Following general elections and the establishment of a new civilian government, the junta would be dissolved and replaced by a permanent "Council of National Security" (CNS) whose future role in Thai politics has not yet been explained.^[11] It was later revealed that the interim charter would give the junta significant control over the interim civilian government.

• The junta would appoint the Prime Minister and would sit in Cabinet meetings
• The junta would appoint the entire legislature
• The junta would appoint a 2,000 person National Assembly, which would name 200 candidates for a 100 person "Constitutional Drafting Committee". This committee would in turn select 25 members to write a permanent constitution, in addition to 10 persons directly appointed by the Junta.^[12]

Parliament

The government worked with a junta-appointed parliament. The 242-member legislature was widely criticized for being dominated by military leaders. Critics called it a "rubber stamp", a "chamber of generals" full of "[Privy Councilor President and key coup backer] Prem's sons."^[13][14] General Prem Tinsulanonda (Thai: , born August 26, 1920) is a former Thai military officer and was Prime Minister of Thailand from March 3, 1980 to Aug 4, 1988. ...

International Response

While US$24 million (Bt902 million) was in suspended military assistance, United States Ambassador to Thailand Ralph Boyce met with Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont in what was billed as a gesture of goodwill by a key ally on Surayud first day at the office.^[15]

References

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External links

• The Official Website of the Council for Democratic Reform under the Constitutional Monarchy.

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