Ruangroj Mahasaranon

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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]

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

↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Lesser of two evils September 23, 2006
↑ Travel Video Television News: Thailand Coup as it unfolds
↑ 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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Name	Mahasaranon, Ruangroj
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Short description	Thai army officer
Date of birth	March 28, 1946
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