List of prime ministers of Thailand

The prime minister of Thailand (Thai: นายกรัฐมนตรี; RTGS: Nayok Ratthamontri; IPA: [naː.jók rát.tʰà.mon.triː], literally 'chief minister of state') is the head of government of the Kingdom of Thailand. The prime minister is also the chairman of the cabinet of Thailand and represents the government at home and the country abroad.

The post of prime minister has existed since 1932, after a bloodless revolution forced the absolutist King Prajadhipok to grant the people of Siam their first constitution. Under the newly established constitutional monarchy, the first prime minister of Siam was Phraya Manopakorn Nititada. At first, the office was called President of the People's Committee, it was later changed to Prime Minister of Siam when the king deemed it too communistic.

Constitutionally the prime minister is required to be a member of the lower house of the National Assembly (the House of Representatives). He must also gain their approval through a resolution before an official appointment by the king can take place. As a result, the prime minister might succumb to a vote of no confidence and removal in the House. However, this has never happened up to date.

Throughout the post's existence it has mostly been occupied by military leaders from the Royal Thai Army, three holding the rank of field marshal and seven the rank of general. The post of prime minister is currently held by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who was formally appointed to the office on 24 August 2014. Previously he was the de facto head of government as leader of the National Council for Peace and Order, since the coup d'état on 22 May 2014.

Note: The list includes leaders of military juntas and acting prime ministers. However, they are not counted in the official list as provided by the Royal Thai Government.

List of prime ministers

Colour key (for political coalitions/parties):
General categories:   Independent politician (12)   Military rule (7)
Defunct political parties (pre-1950):   Free Thai Movement (3)   Khana Ratsadon (2)   Constitutional Front (1)
Defunct political parties (1950-1975):   Conservative Party (1)   Seri Manangkhasila (1)   Sahaphum Party (0)   UTPP (1)
Defunct political parties (1975-2000):   Social Action Party (1)   Justice Unity Party (0)
Defunct political parties (post-2000):   Chart Thai (2)   Thai Rak Thai Party (1)   People's Power Party (2)
Active political parties:   Democrat Party (6)   New Aspiration Party (1)   Pheu Thai Party (1)   Palang Pracharath Party (1)


	Title Prime Minister (Lifespan)	Term of office & mandate Duration in years and days			Deputy Prime Minister (Term in office)	Party	Government	Monarch (Reign)
	Phraya Manopakorn Nititada พระยามโนปกรณ์นิติธาดา (1884–1948) (deposed.)	28 June 1932	20 June 1933	-	Position vacant (28 June 1932–14 Sept. 1943)	Independent	1st Caretaker Cabinet Manopakorn I (June–Dec. 1932)	Rama VII Prajadhipok (1925–1935)
							2nd Cabinet Manopakorn II (1932–1933)
							3rd Cabinet Manopakorn III (April–June 1933)
		358 days					3rd Cabinet Manopakorn III (April–June 1933)
	Phraya Phahonphonphayuhasena พระยาพหลพลพยุหเสนา (1887–1947)	21 June 1933	16 December 1938	1933		Khana Ratsadon (military)	4th Cabinet Phahonyothin I (June–Dec. 1933)
							5th Cabinet Phahonyothin II (1933–1934)
							6th Cabinet Phahonyothin III (1934–1937)
							6th Cabinet Phahonyothin III (1934–1937)	Rama VIII Ananda Mahidol (1934–1946)
							7th Cabinet Phahonyothin IV (August - Dec. 1937)
				1937			7th Cabinet Phahonyothin IV (August - Dec. 1937)
							8th Cabinet Phahonyothin V (1937–1938)
		5 years and 179 days					8th Cabinet Phahonyothin V (1937–1938)
	Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram แปลก พิบูลสงคราม (1897–1964)	16 December 1938	1 August 1944	1938		Khana Ratsadon	9th Cabinet Plaek I (1938–1942)
							10th Cabinet Plaek II (1942–1944)
					Adun Adundetcharat (14 Sept. 1943–24 July 1944) Chuang Chaungsakdisongkram (14 Sept. 1943–24 July 1944)
		5 years and 230 days
	Major Khuang Aphaiwong ควง อภัยวงศ์ (1902–1968)	1 August 1944	31 August 1945	-	Position vacant (24 July 1944–17 Sept. 1945)	Independent	11th Cabinet Khuang I (1944–1945)
	Major Khuang Aphaiwong ควง อภัยวงศ์ (1902–1968)	1 year and 31 days		-		Independent	11th Cabinet Khuang I (1944–1945)
	Thawi Bunyaket ทวี บุณยเกตุ (1904–1971)	31 August 1945	17 September 1945	-		Free Thai	12th Cabinet Thawi (August–Sept. 1945)
	Thawi Bunyaket ทวี บุณยเกตุ (1904–1971)	18 days		-		Free Thai	12th Cabinet Thawi (August–Sept. 1945)
	Mom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj เสนีย์ ปราโมช (1905–1997)	17 September 1945	31 January 1946	-	Adun Adundetcharat (17 Sept. 1945–31 Jan. 1946)	Free Thai	13th Cabinet Seni I (1945–1946)
	Mom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj เสนีย์ ปราโมช (1905–1997)	137 days		-	Adun Adundetcharat (17 Sept. 1945–31 Jan. 1946)	Free Thai	13th Cabinet Seni I (1945–1946)
	Major Khuang Aphaiwong ควง อภัยวงศ์ (1902–1968)	31 January 1946	24 March 1946	January 1946	Position vacant (31 Jan.–23 August 1946)	Independent	14th Cabinet Khuang II (Jan.–March 1946)
	Major Khuang Aphaiwong ควง อภัยวงศ์ (1902–1968)	53 days		January 1946		Independent	14th Cabinet Khuang II (Jan.–March 1946)
	Pridi Banomyong ปรีดี พนมยงค์ (1900–1983)	24 March 1946	23 August 1946	-		Free Thai	15th Cabinet Pridi I (March–June 1946)
	Pridi Banomyong ปรีดี พนมยงค์ (1900–1983)	153 days		-		Free Thai	16th Cabinet Pridi II (June–August 1946)	Rama IX Bhumibol Adulyadej (1946–2016)
	Rear Admiral Thawan Thamrongnawasawat ถวัลย์ ธำรงนาวาสวัสดิ์ (1901–1988) (deposed.)	23 August 1946	8 November 1947	August 1946	Direk Jayanama (23 August 1946–6 Feb. 1947)	Constitutional Front	17th Cabinet Thawan I (1946–1947)
					Position vacant (6 Feb.–30 May 1947)
					Duean Boonnaak (30 May–8 Nov. 1947)
							18th Cabinet Thawan II (May–Nov. 1947)
		153 days					18th Cabinet Thawan II (May–Nov. 1947)
During this interval, Field Marshal Phin Choonhavan* was the acting Prime Minister. (8–10 November 1947)*
	Major Khuang Aphaiwong ควง อภัยวงศ์ (1902–1968)	10 November 1947	8 April 1948	1948	Position vacant (8 Nov. 1947–1 Feb. 1951)	Democrat	19th Cabinet Khuang III (1947–1948)
		10 November 1947	8 April 1948				20th Cabinet Khuang IV (Feb.–April 1948)
		151 days					20th Cabinet Khuang IV (Feb.–April 1948)
	Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram แปลก พิบูลสงคราม (1897–1964) *(deposed.)*	8 April 1948	16 September 1957	1949		Conservative	21st Cabinet Plaek III (1948–1949)
							22nd Cabinet Plaek IV (1949–1951)
					Sawat Sawatdikiat (1 Feb.–6 Dec. 1951)		22nd Cabinet Plaek IV (1949–1951)
					Sawat Sawatdikiat (1 Feb.–6 Dec. 1951)		23rd Cabinet Plaek V (Nov.–Dec. 1951)
				1952	Phin Choonhavan (6 Dec. 1951–19 April 1956) Munee Vejayantarungsarit (25 Dec. 1953–2 August 1955) Boonkerd Stantanont (4 Feb. 1954–26 Feb. 1957) Fuen Ritthakhanee (2 August 1954–26 Feb. 1957)		24th Cabinet Plaek VI (1951–1952)
							25th Cabinet Plaek VII (1952–1957)
						Seri Manangkhasila	25th Cabinet Plaek VII (1952–1957)
				February 1957			26th Cabinet Plaek VIII (March–Sept. 1957)
					Position vacant (26 Feb.–21 March 1957)
					Fuen Ritthakhanee (21 March–16 Sept. 1957) Prayoon Yuthasastrkosol (21 March–16 Sep. 1957)
		9 years and 162 days
During this interval, Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat was the acting Prime Minister. (16–21 September 1957)
	Pote Sarasin พจน์ สารสิน (1905–2000)	21 September 1957	1 January 1958	-	Position vacant (21 Sept. 1957–1 Jan. 1958)	Independent	27th Cabinet Pote (1957-1958)
	Pote Sarasin พจน์ สารสิน (1905–2000)	103 days		-	Position vacant (21 Sept. 1957–1 Jan. 1958)	Independent	27th Cabinet Pote (1957-1958)
	Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn ถนอม กิตติขจร (1911–2004)	1 January 1958	20 October 1958	December 1957	Wan Waithayakon (1 Jan.–20 Oct. 1958) Praphas Charusathien (1 Jan.–20 Oct. 1958) Fuen Ritthakhanee (1 Jan.–20 Oct. 1958)	National Socialist	28th Cabinet Thanom I (Jan.-Oct. 1958)
		293 days		December 1957		National Socialist	28th Cabinet Thanom I (Jan.-Oct. 1958)
During this interval, Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat was the acting Prime Minister. (20 October 1958–20 February 1959)
	Field Marshal Sarit Thanarat สฤษดิ์ ธนะรัชต์ (1908–1963) *(died in office.)*	9 February 1959	8 December 1963	-	Thanom Kittikachorn (9 Feb. 1959–8 Dec. 1963) Wan Waithayakon (9 Feb. 1959–8 Dec. 1963)	Military	29th Cabinet Sarit (1959-1963)
		5 years and 50 days		-		Military	29th Cabinet Sarit (1959-1963)
	Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn ถนอม กิตติขจร (1911–2004) *(resigned.)*	9 December 1963	14 October 1973	1969	Wan Waithayakon (9 Dec. 1963–7 March 1969) Praphas Charusathien (9 Dec. 1963–7 Nov.1971) Pote Sarasin (9 March 1969–7 Nov.1971)	Military	30th Cabinet Thanom II (1963–1969)
						UTPP	30th Cabinet Thanom II (1963–1969)
						UTPP	31st Cabinet Thanom III (1969–1971)
					Position vacant (17 Nov. 1971–18 Dec. 1972)	Military	Interim Cabinet Revolution Group (1971–1972)
					Praphas Charusathien (18 Dec. 1972–14 Oct. 1973)		32nd Cabinet Thanom IV (1972–1973)
		9 years and 310 days			Praphas Charusathien (18 Dec. 1972–14 Oct. 1973)		32nd Cabinet Thanom IV (1972–1973)
	Sanya Dharmasakti สัญญา ธรรมศักดิ์ (1907–2002)	14 October 1973	15 February 1975	-	Sukich Nimmanheminda (14 Oct. 1973–22 May 1974)	Independent	33rd Cabinet Sanya I (1973–1974)
		14 October 1973	15 February 1975		Prakob Hutasingh (27 May 1974–14 Feb. 1975)		34th Cabinet Sanya II (1974–1975)
		1 year and 125 days			Prakob Hutasingh (27 May 1974–14 Feb. 1975)		34th Cabinet Sanya II (1974–1975)
	Mom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj เสนีย์ ปราโมช (1905–1997)	15 February 1975	14 March 1975	1975	Sawet Piamphongsan (15 Feb.–13 March 1975) Pramarn Adireksarn (15 Feb.–13 March 1975)	Democrat	35th Cabinet Seni II (Feb.–March 1975)
	Mom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj เสนีย์ ปราโมช (1905–1997)	28 days		1975		Democrat	35th Cabinet Seni II (Feb.–March 1975)
	Mom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj คึกฤทธิ์ ปราโมช (1911–1995)	14 March 1975	20 April 1976	-	Position vacant (13 March 1975–8 Jan. 1976)	Social Action	36th Cabinet Kukrit (1975–1976)
					Boontheng Thongsawat (8–12 Jan. 1976) Thawit Klinprathum (8 Jan.–11 Feb. 1976)
					Position vacant (11 Feb. 1976–20 April 1976)
		1 year and 38 days			Position vacant (11 Feb. 1976–20 April 1976)
	Mom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj เสนีย์ ปราโมช (1905–1997) *(deposed.)*	20 April 1976	6 October 1976	1976	Sawet Piamphongsan (20 April–6 Oct. 1976) Dawee Chullasapya (20 April–6 Oct. 1976) Pramarn Adireksarn (20 April–6 Oct. 1976) Prasit Kanchanawat (25 Sept.–6 Oct. 1976)	Democrat	37th Cabinet Seni III (April–Sept. 1976)
		20 April 1976	6 October 1976				38th Cabinet Seni IV (5–6 Oct. 1976)
		170 days					38th Cabinet Seni IV (5–6 Oct. 1976)
During this interval, Sangad Chaloryu was the acting Prime Minister. (6 - 8 October 1976)
	Thanin Kraivichien ธานินทร์ กรัยวิเชียร (born 1927) *(deposed.)*	6 October 1976	20 October 1977	-	Boonchai Bamroongpong (8 Oct. 1976–19 Oct. 1977) Amphorn Chanatravichitra (8 Oct. 1976–19 Oct. 1977)	Independent	39th Cabinet Thanin (1976–1977)
		1 year and 15 days		-		Independent	39th Cabinet Thanin (1976–1977)
During this interval, Sangad Chaloryu was the acting Prime Minister. (20 October–10 November 1977)
	General Kriangsak Chamanan เกรียงศักดิ์ ชมะนันทน์ (1917–2003)	11 November 1977	3 March 1980	1979	Sunthorn Hongladarom (11 Nov. 1977–21 Dec. 1978) Boonchai Bamroongpong (11 Nov. 1977–21 Dec. 1978) Somphop Hotarakit (11 Nov. 1977–21 Dec. 1978)	Military	40th Cabinet Kriangsak I (1977–1979)
					Position vacant (21 Dec. 1978–12 May 1979)	Military	40th Cabinet Kriangsak I (1977–1979)
					Dawee Chullasapya (12 May 1979–3 March 1980) Serm Na Nakhorn (12 May 1979–3 March 1980) Somphop Hotarakit (12 May 1979–3 March 1980) Lek Neawmalee (12 May 1979–3 March 1980)	Independent	41st Cabinet Kriangsak II (1979–1980)
		2 years and 114 days				Independent	41st Cabinet Kriangsak II (1979–1980)
	General Prem Tinsulanonda เปรม ติณสูลานนท์ (1920–2019)	3 March 1980	4 August 1988	1983	Boonchu Rojanastien (3 March 1980–4 March 1981) Pramarn Adireksarn (3 March 1980–19 March 1983) Serm Na Nakhorn (3 March 1980–19 March 1983) Thanat Khoman (3 March 1980–19 March 1983) Prachuab Soontarangkul (11 March 1981–19 March 1983) Thongyod Chitaveera (19 Dec. 1981–19 March 1983)	Military	42nd Cabinet Prem I (1980–1983)
					Position vacant (19 March–30 April 1983)	Military	42nd Cabinet Prem I (1980–1983)
					Position vacant (19 March–30 April 1983)	Independent	43rd Cabinet Prem II (1983–1986)
					Boontheng Thongsawat (30 April 1983–15 Jan. 1986) Prachuab Soontarangkul (30 April 1983–5 August 1986) Sonthi Bunyachai (30 April 1983–5 August 1986) Bhichai Rattakul (30 April 1983–9 Dec. 1990) Siddhi Savetsila (15 Jan.–5 August 1986) Chatichai Choonhavan (5 August 1986–3 August 1988) Pong Sarasin (5 August 1986–9 Dec. 1990) Tienchai Sirisamphan (29 Dec. 1989–26 August 1990) Chuan Leekpai (29 Dec. 1989–26 August 1990) Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (30 March–21 June 1990)		43rd Cabinet Prem II (1983–1986)
				1986			44th Cabinet Prem III (1986–1988)
		8 years and 37 days		1986			44th Cabinet Prem III (1986–1988)
	General Chatichai Choonhavan ชาติชาย ชุณหะวัณ (1920–1998) *(deposed.)*	4 August 1988	23 Feb. 1991	1988		Chart Thai	45th Cabinet Choonhavan I (1988–1990)
					Pramuan Saphawasu (26 August–9 Dec. 1990) Sanan Kachornprasart (26 August–9 Dec. 1990) Mana Rattanakoset (26 August–9 Dec. 1990) Thongyod Chitaveera (August 1990–Feb. 1991) Arthit Kamlang-ek (26 August 1990–23 Feb. 1991)		45th Cabinet Choonhavan I (1988–1990)
					Boon-eau Prasertsuwan (9 Dec. 1990–23 Feb. 1991) Chalermpan Srivikorn (9 Dec. 1990–23 Feb. 1991) Kosol Krairerk (9 Dec. 1990–23 Feb. 1991)		46th Cabinet Choonhavan II (1990–1991)
		2 years and 204 days					46th Cabinet Choonhavan II (1990–1991)
During this interval, Sunthorn Kongsompong (NPKC) was the acting Prime Minister. (24 February - 2 March 1991)
	Anand Panyarachun อานันท์ ปันยารชุน (born 1932)	2 March 1991	7 April 1992	March 1992	Sango Aunakul (2 March 1991–22 March 1992) Pao Sarasin (2 March 1991–22 March 1992) Meechai Ruchuphan (2 March 1991–22 March 1992)	Independent	47th Cabinet Anand I (1991–1992)
		2 March 1991	7 April 1992		Position vacant (22 March–7 April 1992)
		1 year and 37 days			Position vacant (22 March–7 April 1992)
	General Suchinda Kraprayoon สุจินดา คราประยูร (born 1933) *(resigned.)*	7 April 1992	24 May 1992	-	Meechai Ruchuphan (7 April–9 June 1992) Narong Wongwan (7 April–9 June 1992) Somboon Rahong (7 April–9 June 1992) Montree Pongpanich (7 April–9 June 1992) Samak Sundaravej (7 April–9 June 1992)	Independent	48th Cabinet Suchinda (April–May 1992)
		48 days		-		Independent	48th Cabinet Suchinda (April–May 1992)
During this interval, Meechai Ruchuphan was the acting Prime Minister. (24 May–10 June 1992)
	Anand Panyarachun อานันท์ ปันยารชุน (born 1932)	10 June 1992	23 Sept. 1992	-	Pao Sarasin (10 June 1992–22 Sept. 1992) Kasem Suwanakul (10 June 1992–22 Sept. 1992) Kasem S. Kasemsri (10 June 1992–22 Sept. 1992)	Independent	49th Cabinet Anand II (June–Sept. 1992)
	Anand Panyarachun อานันท์ ปันยารชุน (born 1932)	106 days		-		Independent	49th Cabinet Anand II (June–Sept. 1992)
	Chuan Leekpai ชวน หลีกภัย (born 1938)	23 Sept. 1992	13 July 1995	September 1992	Amnuay Viravan (23 Sept. 1992–8 July 1994) Boonchu Rojanastien (23 Sept. 1992–25 Oct. 1994) Banyat Bantadtan (23 Sept. 1992–25 July 1995) Supachai Panitchpakdi (23 Sept. 1992–25 July 1995) Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (14 July–25 Oct. 1994) Sukavich Rangsitpol (25 Oct.–11 Dec. 1994) Chamlong Srimuang (25 Oct. 1994–19 May 1995) Arthit Kamlang-ek (17 Dec. 1994–12 July 1995)	Democrat	50th Cabinet Chuan I (1992–1995)
	Chuan Leekpai ชวน หลีกภัย (born 1938)	2 years and 294 days		September 1992		Democrat	50th Cabinet Chuan I (1992–1995)
	Banharn Silpa-archa บรรหาร ศิลปอาชา (1932–2016)	13 July 1995	25 Nov. 1996	1995	Boonpan Kaewattana (13 July 1995–28 Feb. 1996) Samak Sundaravej (13 July 1995–15 June 1996) Thaksin Shinawatra (13 July 1995–24 Nov. 1996) Somboon Rahong (13 July 1995–24 Nov. 1996) Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (13 July 1995–24 Nov. 1996) Amnuay Viravan (13 July 1995–24 Nov. 1996) Montree Pongpanich (28 Feb.–24 Nov. 1996) Kasem S. Kasemsri (27 Sept.–24 Nov. 1996)	Chart Thai	51st Cabinet Banharn (1995–1996)
	Banharn Silpa-archa บรรหาร ศิลปอาชา (1932–2016)	1 year and 136 days		1995		Chart Thai	51st Cabinet Banharn (1995–1996)
	General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh ชวลิต ยงใจยุทธ (born 1932)	25 Nov. 1996	9 Nov. 1997	1996	Amnuay Viravan (25 Nov. 1996–21 June 1997) Montree Pongpanich (25 Nov. 1996–24 Oct. 1997) Korn Dabbaransi (25 Nov. 1996–8 Nov. 1997) Samak Sundaravej (25 Nov. 1996–8 Nov. 1997) Sukavich Rangsitpol (25 Nov. 1996–8 Nov. 1997) Thaksin Shinawatra (15 August–8 Nov. 1997) Wiraphong Ramangkun (15 August–8 Nov. 1997) Suwit Khunkitti (24 Oct.–8 Nov. 1997)	New Aspiration	52nd Cabinet Chavalit (1996–1997)
		350 days		1996		New Aspiration	52nd Cabinet Chavalit (1996–1997)
	Chuan Leekpai ชวน หลีกภัย (born 1938)	9 Nov. 1997	9 Feb. 2001	-	Suwit Khunkitti (14 Nov. 1997–29 June 1999) Panja Kesornthong (14 Nov. 1997–9 April 2000) Bhichai Rattakul (14 Nov. 1997–28 June 2000) Supachai Panitchpakdi (14 Nov. 1997–9 Nov. 2000) Sanan Kachornprasart (5 Oct. 1998–29 March. 2000) Korn Dabbaransi (5 Oct. 1998–9 Nov. 2000) Trairong Suwankiri (9 July 1999–9 Nov. 2000) Banyat Bantadtan (11 April–9 Nov. 2000) Wirode Pao-In (11 April–9 Nov. 2000) Suthas Ngernmuen (8 Sept.–9 Nov. 2000)	Democrat	53rd Cabinet Chuan II (1997–2001)
	Chuan Leekpai ชวน หลีกภัย (born 1938)	3 years and 93 days		-		Democrat	53rd Cabinet Chuan II (1997–2001)
	Thaksin Shinawatra ทักษิณ ชินวัตร (born 1949) *(deposed.)*	9 Feb. 2001	19 Sept. 2006	2001	Suwit Khunkitti (17 Feb.–9 Oct. 2001) (3 Oct. 2002–11 August 2004) Pongpol Adireksarn (17 Feb. 2001–3 Oct. 2002) Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (17 Feb. 2001–11 March 2005) Dej Boonlang (17 Feb. 2001–11 March 2005) Pitak Indravithayanond (17 Feb. 2001–11 March 2005) Somkid Jatusripitak (9 Oct. 2001–3 Oct. 2002) Korn Dabbaransi (5 March 2002–8 Nov. 2003) Prommin Lertsuridej (3 Oct. 2002–8 Feb. 2003) Chaturon Chaisang (3 Oct. 2002–11 March 2005) Wissanu Krea-ngam (3 Oct. 2002–11 March 2005) Pokin Palakul (8 Feb. 2003–11 March 2005) Purachai Piumsomboon (8 Nov. 2003–11 August 2004) Suchart Chaovisith (11 August–5 Oct. 2004) Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya (11 August–5 Oct. 2004) Wan Muhamad Noor Matha (11 August–5 Oct. 2004) Suwat Liptapanlop (30 August 2004–11 March 2005) Phinij Jarusombat (6 Oct. 2004–11 March 2005) Somsak Thepsuthin (6 Oct. 2004–11 March 2005)	Thai Rak Thai	54th Cabinet Thaksin I (2001–2005)
				2005	Phinij Jarusombat (11 March–31 Oct. 2005) Wissanu Krea-ngam (11 March 2005–24 June 2006) Chaturon Chaisang (11 March 2005–19 Sept. 2006) Chitchai Wannasathit (11 March 2005–19 Sept. 2006) Somkid Jatusripitak (11 March 2005–19 Sept. 2006) Surakiart Sathirathai (11 March 2005–19 Sept. 2006) Suriya Juangroongruangkit (2 August 2005–19 Sept. 2006) Suwat Liptapanlop (2 August 2005–19 Sept. 2006) Suchai Chareonrattanakul (31 Oct. 2005–19 Sept. 2006)		55th Cabinet Thaksin II (2005–2006)
				2006 (invalid)
		5 years and 223 days		2006 (invalid)
During this interval, Sonthi Boonyaratglin (CNS) was the acting Prime Minister. (19 September - 1 October 2006)
	General Surayud Chulanont สุรยุทธ์ จุลานนท์ (born 1943)	1 Oct. 2006	29 Jan. 2008	-	Position vacant (19 Sept.–8 Oct. 2006)	Independent	56th Cabinet Surayud (2006–2008)
		1 Oct. 2006	29 Jan. 2008		Pridiyathorn Devakula (8 Oct. 2006–1 March 2007) Kosit Panpiemras (8 Oct. 2006–28 Feb. 2008) Phaiboon Watthanasiritham (7 March 2007–28 Feb. 2008) Sonthi Boonyaratglin (1 Oct. 2007–28 Feb. 2008)
		1 year and 121 days
	Samak Sundaravej สมัคร สุนทรเวช (1935–2009) (resigned.)	29 Jan. 2008	9 Sept. 2008	2007	Suwit Khunkitti (6 Feb.–2 August 2008) Mingkwan Saengsuwan (6 Feb.–9 Sept. 2008) Sooraphong Suebwonglee (6 Feb.–9 Sept. 2008) Sahas Banditkul (6 Feb.–9 Sept. 2008) Sanan Kachornprasart (6 Feb.–9 Sept. 2008) Somchai Wongsawat (6 Feb.–9 Sept. 2008) Kowit Wattana (2 August–9 Sept. 2008) Man Phatnothai (2 August–9 Sept. 2008)	People's Power	57th Cabinet Samak (Jan.–Sept. 2008)
		225 days		2007		People's Power	57th Cabinet Samak (Jan.–Sept. 2008)
	Somchai Wongsawat สมชาย วงศ์สวัสดิ์ (born 1947)	18 Sept. 2008	2 Dec. 2008	-	Chavalit Yongchaiyudh (24 Sept.–7 Oct. 2008) Sompong Amornvivat (24 Sept.–2 Dec. 2008) Chavarat Charnvirakul (24 Sept.–2 Dec. 2008) Olarn Chaipravat (24 Sept.–17 Dec. 2008) Sanan Kachornprasart (24 Sept.–17 Dec. 2008)	People's Power	58th Cabinet Somchai (Sept.–Dec. 2008)
	Somchai Wongsawat สมชาย วงศ์สวัสดิ์ (born 1947)	76 days		-		People's Power	58th Cabinet Somchai (Sept.–Dec. 2008)
During this interval, Chavarat Charnvirakul was the acting Prime Minister. (2 - 17 December 2008)
	Abhisit Vejjajiva อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ (born 1964)	17 Dec. 2008	5 August 2011	-	Kobsak Sabhavasu (20 Dec. 2008–11 Jan. 2010) Suthep Thaugsuban (20 Dec. 2008–8 Oct. 2010) Sanan Kachornprasart (20 Dec. 2008–8 August 2011) Trairong Suwankiri (15 Jan. 2010–8 August 2011) Suthep Thaugsuban (15 Nov. 2010–8 August 2011)	Democrat	59th Cabinet Abhisit (2008–2011)
	Abhisit Vejjajiva อภิสิทธิ์ เวชชาชีวะ (born 1964)	2 years and 232 days		-		Democrat	59th Cabinet Abhisit (2008–2011)
	Yingluck Shinawatra ยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร (born 1967)	5 August 2011	7 May 2014	2011	Kowit Wattana (9 August 2011–18 Jan. 2012) Yongyuth Wichaidit (9 August 2011–1 Oct. 2012) Chumpol Silpa-archa (9 August 2011–21 Jan. 2013) Chalerm Yubamrung (9 August 2011–30 June 2013) Kittiratt Na-Ranong (9 August 2011–7 May 2014) Yuthasak Sasiprapha (18 Jan.–27 Oct. 2012) Surapong Tovichakchaikul (27 Oct. 2012–7 May 2014) Plodprasop Suraswadi (27 Oct. 2012–7 May 2014) Yukol Limlaemthong (2 April 2013–22 May 2014) Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan (30 June 2013–22 May 2014) Pracha Phromnok (30 June 2013–22 May 2014)	Pheu Thai	60th Cabinet Yingluck (2011–2014)
	Yingluck Shinawatra ยิ่งลักษณ์ ชินวัตร (born 1967)	2 years and 276 days		2011		Pheu Thai	60th Cabinet Yingluck (2011–2014)
During this interval, Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan was the acting Prime Minister. (7 - 22 May 2014, deposed)
	General Prayut Chan-o-cha ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา (born 1954)	22 May 2014	-	2019	Pridiyathorn Devakula (30 August 2014–19 August 2015) Yongyuth Yuthavong (30 August 2014–19 August 2015) Thanasak Patimaprakorn (30 August 2014–23 Nov. 2017) Prawit Wongsuwan (30 August 2014–10 July 2019) Wissanu Krea-ngam (30 August 2014–10 July 2019) Narong Pipathanasai (19 August 2015–23 Nov. 2017) Prajin Juntong (19 August 2015–9 May 2019) Somkid Jatusripitak (19 August 2015–10 July 2019) Chatchai Sarikulya (23 Nov. 2017–10 July 2019)	Military	Interim Cabinet NCPO (May–August 2014)
							61st Cabinet Prayut I (2014–2019)
							61st Cabinet Prayut I (2014–2019)	Rama X Maha Vajiralongkorn (since 2016)
					Somkid Jatusripitak (10 July 2019–14 July 2020) Anutin Charnvirakul (since 10 July 2019) Jurin Laksanawisit (since 10 July 2019) Prawit Wongsuwan (since 10 July 2019) Wissanu Krea-ngam (since 10 July 2019) Don Pramudwinai (since 5 August 2020) Supattanapong Punmeechaow (since 5 August 2020)	Palang Pracharath	62nd Cabinet Prayut II (since 2019)
		7 years and 348 days				Palang Pracharath	62nd Cabinet Prayut II (since 2019)

Timeline

Living former prime ministers

As of May 2022, there are ten living former Thai prime ministers.

Name	Term of office	Date of birth	Political party
Thanin Kraivichien	1976–1977	(1927-04-05) 5 April 1927	non-partisan
Chavalit Yongchaiyudh	1996–1997	(1932-05-15) 15 May 1932	New Aspiration Party
Anand Panyarachun	1991–1992, 1992	(1932-08-09) 9 August 1932	non-partisan
Suchinda Kraprayoon	1992	(1933-08-06) 6 August 1933	Military
Chuan Leekpai	1992–1995; 1997–2001	(1938-07-28) 28 July 1938	Democrat Party
Surayud Chulanont	2006–2008	(1943-08-28) 28 August 1943	non-partisan (Military)
Somchai Wongsawat	2008	(1947-08-31) 31 August 1947	People's Power Party
Thaksin Shinawatra	2001–2006	(1949-07-26) 26 July 1949	Thai Rak Thai
Abhisit Vejjajiva	2008–2011	(1964-08-03) 3 August 1964	Democrat Party
Yingluck Shinawatra	2011–2014	(1967-06-21) 21 June 1967	Pheu Thai Party

References

Citations

Links

Cabinet of Thailand (2010). "History of Thai Prime Ministers". www.soc.go.th. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
World Statesmen.org (2010). "Thailand". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 20 May 2012.

External links

LIST OF THAI PRIME MINISTERS with names also in Thai

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