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..."
Following the appointment of Sanya Dharmasakti as premier, Kris was appointed defense minister in 1976. However, he passed away just a week later in April 1976. His passing is considered to be sudden and unexpected.