The king then appointed Sanya Dharmasakti as premier. Kris was named defense minister in 1976, but died a week later in April 1976. His death has been called "...sudden and strange..."
The king designated Sanya Dharmasakti as premier, while Kris became the defense minister in 1976. Sadly, Kris died unexpectedly in April 1976. His death has been characterized as "sudden and unexplained."