National Peace Keeping Council

The National Peace Keeping Council, also referred to as National Peacekeeping Council (NPKC) (Thai: คณะรักษาความสงบเรียบร้อยแห่งชาติ), was a Thai military junta that overthrew the elected civilian government of Chatichai Choonhavan in the 1991 Thai coup d'état. It was led by Army Commander Suchinda Kraprayoon, Supreme Commander Sunthorn Kongsompong, Air Force Commander Kaset Rojananil, and members of the fifth class of Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. After the March 1992 general election, General Suchinda was appointed prime minister. He resigned following a public uprising and pressure from King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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