Thanchaiyan Srisuwan
Thanchaiyan Srisuwan | |
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ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ | |
Chiefs of Defence Forces | |
Assumed office 1 October 2017 | |
Preceded by | Surapong Suwan-ath |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | 5 August 1958
Spouse | Jiraporn Srisuwan |
Alma mater | National Defence College Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Army |
Rank | General |
Commands | Commander-in-Chief |
Thanchaiyan Srisuwan (Thai: ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ) is a Thai military official, currently serving as Thailand’s Chief of Defence Forces, following his appointment by King Vajiralongkorn in September 2017, in an annual military reshuffle of senior officers. Prior to his appointment, he served as chief of joint staff.[1][2]
References
- ^ Editorial, Reuters. "Thailand's King endorses annual military reshuffle".
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