Thanchaiyan Srisuwan () is a Thai military official, formerly serving as Thailand's Chief of Defence Forces, following his appointment by King

Vajiralongkorn Vajiralongkorn (born 28 July 1952) is King of Thailand. He is the tenth Thai monarch of the Chakri dynasty since ascending the throne in 2016 with the regnal name Rama X. The only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirik ...

in September 2017, in an annual military reshuffle of senior officers. Prior to his appointment, he served as chief of joint staff.

Education and careers

Thanchaiyan studied at Wat Rajbopit School and then attended the

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as a pre-cadet as a prerequisite for attending

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(CRMA). After graduating in Military school, he studied at Command and General Staff College and

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in England. Thanchaiyan previously held a position in the

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as the Commander of the 1st Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, King's Guard and moved to

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as Head of Military Operations of Royal Thai Armed Forces and then Chief of Staff to the Royal Thai Armed Forces. In 2017 he was appointed Chief of Defence Forces of Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters. He also Member of the National Legislative Assembly.

Awards

* The ''Most Exalted''

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* The ''Most Noble''

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* Border Services Medal * Honorary Airborne Wings of the Royal Thai Army

References

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