General Surayud Chulanont

General Surayud Chulanont is a retired Thai military officer and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2006 to 2008. He was appointed after a military coup that ousted the previous government, and he focused on restoring stability and implementing reforms. Surayud is known for his disciplined leadership and efforts to promote national unity during a period of political tension. Before his prime ministership, he held high-ranking positions in the Thai army and served as an advisor to the King, contributing to Thailand’s military and political landscape.