Chalit was reportedly reluctant to support the 2006 Thai coup d'état – Royal Thai Army troops had surrounded Air Force Headquarters on the night of the coup to ensure that Chalit and the Air Force did not provide any resistance.
Chalit was reportedly hesitant to back the 2006 Thai coup d'état – Royal Thai Army troops surrounded Air Force Headquarters during the night of the coup to prevent Chalit and the Air Force from offering any resistance.