Thirty-four years ago today, on February 23, 1991 (January 9, 1991 lunar calendar), the Thai military took over power. On February 23, 1991, the Supreme Commander of the Thai Armed Forces, Shunthong Khongsongpong, and the Commanders-in-Chief of the Army, Navy and Air Force and the Inspector-General of Police formed the National Security Council and announced the takeover of the country's power. According to military sources, former Prime Minister Chanchai Chunhawang and Ah Tie Ganlangyi, who was just appointed as Deputy Minister of Defense on the 20th, have been detained. On the 25th, the Chairperson of the National Security Council, Shunthong, announced that a provisional government will be established within a week, and a constitutional body will be established within six months. On March 2, King Bhumibol of Thailand appointed 59-year-old former diplomat Anan Panyarachun as the Prime Minister of the interim government.