Yingluck 's promotion as leader in 2011 led to violent protests and counter-protests amid calls for her to resign . Thai national parliament chooses opposition leader as new prime minister . General Chan Chan - ocha was the sole candidate for the post . Military seized power in Thailand after months of political instability .
Thai national parliament chooses opposition leader as new prime minister . General Chan Chan - ocha was the sole candidate for the post . Military seized power in Thailand after months of political instability .