2014 Thai coup d'état
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The coup leaders on television announcing their taking control of the government and suspending the constitution. From left: Adul Saengsingkaew, a police commissioner; Prajin Juntong, an air force chief; Prayut Chan-o-cha, an army chief; Narong Pipathanasai, a navy chief; and Worapong Sanganetra, an armed forces chief deputy.
Date22 May 2014; 8 years ago (2014-05-22)
Location
Thailand
Result

Successful military and police takeover

  • Caretaker Prime Minister removed
  • Yingluck's caretaker government dissolved
  • 2007 Senate dissolved
  • 2007 Constitution repealed
  • Military junta, the NCPO established
  • Prayut endorsed by Bhumibol as NCPO leader and Prime Minister
  • 2014 interim constitution by NCPO enacted
  • 2017 constitution by junta NLA enacted
Belligerents
  •  Royal Thai Armed Forces
  • Royal Thai Police
  • Supported by:
    Monarchy of Thailand
Yingluck cabinet
Commanders and leaders
ThailandPrayut Chan-o-chaNiwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan
Strength
  • Thai military: +300,000
  • Thai police +200,000
None
Casualties and losses
NoneNone