2005–2006 Thai political crisis

2005-06 period of political and civil unrest in Thailand culminating in a military coup

In 2005 and 2006, a series of events occurred in Thailand as a result of public anger with Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was opposed by Sondhi Limthongkul and his coalitions. These events culminated in a September 2006 military coup that overthrew the Thai Rak Thai government. This led to Thaksin's departure from Thailand and the establishment of a military government led by Surayud Chulanont, who was closely associated with senior statesman Prem Tinsulanonda.

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