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1992, March 22 |
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Elections were held, but the military-nominated candidate for prime minister, Narong Wongwan, had to withdraw because of drug-trafficking charges. | 1 |
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April 7 |
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Gen. Suchinda Kraprayoon, the main figure behind the 1991 coup, assumed leadership of the government. | 2 |
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May 18 |
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Several weeks of peaceful demonstrations against the military-led government led to violent confrontations when the military tried to suppress them. | 3 |
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May 20 |
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King Phumiphol Adulyadet interceded to force the resignation of Gen. Suchinda, eventually also interceding to approve the reappointment of Anand Panyarachun as interim prime minister until elections could be held. | 4 |
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Sept. 23 |
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Chuan Leekpai was elected prime minister. | 5 |
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