Admiral Sangad Chaloryu (4 March 1915 - 23 November 1980) was a Thai admiral and politician who served as head of the National Administrative Reform Council (NARC), a military junta that ruled Thailand from 1976-1980.
As defense minister, Sa-ngad led the coup of Oct. 6, 1976.[1] This coup ousted the elected civilian government of Seni Pramoj. Sa-ngad became chairman of NARC, which appointed royal favorite Tanin Kraivixien as prime minister. The Tanin government instituted sweeping purges of leftists and communists. Sa-ngad was a figurehead and Army Secretary Kriangsak Chomanan was NARC's the most influential figure. NARC staged a second coup in October 1977, this time without the king's consent, and replaced Tanin with Kriangsak.[2]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Choetchai Thomya |
Navy chief Nov. 19, 1973 – Sept. 30, 1975 |
Succeeded by Omra Sirikaya |
| Preceded by Krit Srivara |
Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Oct. 1, 1975 – Oct. 1, 1976 |
Succeeded by Komla Dechatungkha |
| Preceded by Seni Pramoj |
Minister of Defense Oct. 5, 1976 – Oct. 20, 1977 |
Succeeded by Lek Naeomali |