Thai Military Sees Major Leadership Change in Annual Reshuffle

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BANGKOK (23 September) — The Government of Thailand has announced a significant reshuffle within its military, involving the transfer of 808 officers to new posts. The reshuffle includes the appointment of new chiefs for the Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Navy as current leaders prepare for retirement at the end of this month.

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the list of new appointments for royal endorsement, which was published on the Royal Gazette’s website yesterday. The changes are set to take effect on 1 October once endorsed.

 

Among the key appointments is General Pana Klaewplodthuk, who will be the new commander-in-chief of the army. Pana, currently serving as the army’s chief-of-staff and a member of the renowned red-rim soldier fraternity, was nominated by the outgoing army chief, General Charoenchai Hintao. Pana’s term will extend until 2027.

 

Another notable shift sees Admiral Jirapol Wongwit taking the helm as the navy’s new commander-in-chief, succeeding Admiral Adoong Pan-iam. Jirapol's appointment is particularly significant given his overseas naval academy education and the fact that he has not previously held key positions typically expected of a navy chief.

 

 

 

 

The air force is also seeing strategic changes under ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul. He has appointed air force senior expert ACM Chainat Pholkit as his deputy, alongside promoting ACM Manat Chavanaprayoon as the chairman of the Air Force advisory board.

 

These appointments are part of the government's efforts to ensure a smooth transition and maintain stability within the armed forces. Both the public and military analysts have been closely monitoring these developments, as they signal significant changes in the leadership of Thailand’s military branches.

 

The comprehensive reshuffle aims to reinforce the military's leadership and bolster its operational readiness, ensuring that Thailand’s armed forces remain a strong and effective force in the region. Once the royal endorsement is received, the new appointments will officially take effect from 1 October.

 

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-- 2024-09-23

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the list of new appointments for royal endorsement, which she received from her daddy, it was then published on the Royal Gazette’s website yesterday.

[Hunz Kittisak]

Red rimmed officer is new army chief 

Check out new naval chief education and training and you can make the connection. 
 

Everything in place done and dusted. No coup for years to come. 

[Hunz Kittisak]

14 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the list of new appointments for royal endorsement, which she received from her daddy, it was then published on the Royal Gazette’s website yesterday.

You are naive if you think Thaksin has a say in that list. Powerful as he is he still answers to someone higher up. 

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13 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

You are naive if you think Thaksin has a say in that list. Powerful as he is he still answers to someone higher up. 

You dont get it at all. How do you think he got back? Do you think a financial incentive was in order?

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36 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

You are naive if you think Thaksin has a say in that list. Powerful as he is he still answers to someone higher up. 

 

So why was the list in his possession? 

What responsibilities did he have regarding the list?

[Mason45]

Thai Army, the Foreskin Fusiliers.