Prawit Wongsuwon

Prawit Wongsuwon, born on August eleventh, nineteen forty-five, is a prominent Thai politician and retired military officer. His political career has been marked by significant roles, including serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand from two thousand fourteen to two thousand twenty-three. He also held the position of Minister of Defence during the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva from two thousand eight to two thousand eleven, and again from two thousand fourteen to two thousand nineteen under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

In addition to his ministerial roles, Prawit was the deputy chairman of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), a military junta that governed Thailand from two thousand fourteen to two thousand nineteen. His military background includes serving as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army from two thousand four to two thousand five, showcasing his deep-rooted connections within Thailand's military and political landscape.

In two thousand twenty-two, Prawit briefly stepped into the role of acting prime minister when Prayut was suspended by the Constitutional Court of Thailand. This suspension was due to a case regarding whether Prayut had exceeded the constitutional term limit for the office. However, the court ruled on September thirtieth, two thousand twenty-two, that Prayut had not exceeded his term limit, allowing him to resume his duties and ending Prawit's brief tenure as acting prime minister.