| | Thailand - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Thailand |
 | | The army supreme commander, Gen Kriangsak Chomanan, held power 1977–80 and established a mixed civilian and military form of government under the monarch's direction. |
 | | Having deposed Kriangsak in October 1980, Gen Prem Tinsulanonda (1920– ) formally relinquished his army office and headed an elected civilian coalition government from 1983. |
 | | Attempted coups in April 1983 and September 1985 were easily crushed by Prime Minister Prem, who ruled in a cautious apolitical manner. |
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