General Prayuth Chan-Ocha
- 60 years old, became army commander-in-chief in October, 2010
- Scheduled to retire in September, 2014
- Known for his loyalty to the monarchy, Queen Sirikit, in particular
- Served in the Queen’s Guard, a military branch very influential in Thai politics
- Played key role in the 2006 coup that toppled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra
- Announced the current military takeover on television