Ruangroj Mahasaranon
General Ruangroj Mahasaranon (born 28 March 1946; Thai: เรืองโรจน์ มหาศรานนท์) is a retired Thai army officer. From 2005 to 2006 he was the Supreme Commander of the Headquarters of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Following the 2006 Thailand coup d'état, ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attempted to put Ruangroj in power until Thaksin returned.[1] However, Ruangroj was later named the Chief Advisor to the Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM).[2] In August 2006, Ruangroj visited junta leader Than Shwe in Myanmar, ostensibly to discuss border issues.[3]
Ruangroj Mahasaranon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1946 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Service/ |  Royal Thai Army |
| Rank | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} General |
| Commands held | Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief |
In August 2007, he surprised everyone – especially the junta – by his new political career as one of vice-leaders of People's Power Party.
References
- "Lesser of two evils". The Sydney Morning Herald. September 23, 2006. Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
- "Thailand Coup as it unfolds". Travel Video Television News. Archived from the original on 2008-02-20.
- DefenseNews.com: Thai Military Chief Visits Myanmar
| Preceded by New Position |
Chief Advisor to the CDRM September 20, 2006—September 29, 2006 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Gen. Chaiyasit Shinawatra |
Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces October 1, 2005—September 30, 2006 |
Succeeded by Gen. Boonsrang Naimpradit |
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