| Ruangroj Mahasaranond | |
|---|---|
| Native name | เรืองโรจน์ มหาศรานนท์ |
| Born | (1946-03-28) 28 March 1946 (age 78) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Service |  Royal Thai Army |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} General |
| Commands | |
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, the ousted prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, attempted to put Ruangroj in power until Thaksin returned. However, Ruangroj was later named the chief advisor to the Council for Democratic Reform (CDR). In August 2006, Ruangroj visited the junta leader, Than Shwe, in Myanmar, ostensibly to discuss border issues.
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
- "Lesser of two evils". The Sydney Morning Herald. September 23, 2006. Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2006.
- "Thailand Coup as it unfolds". Travel Video Television News. Archived from the original on 2008-02-20.
- "Thai Military Chief Visits Myanmar". Defense News.
| Preceded byNew Position | Chief Advisor to the Council for Democratic Reform (CDR) September 20, 2006—September 29, 2006 |
Succeeded byIncumbent |
| Preceded byGen. Chaiyasit Shinawatra | Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces October 1, 2005—September 30, 2006 |
Succeeded byGen. Boonsrang Naimpradit |
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