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The Government of Thailand announced the transfer of 808 military officers to new posts in this year’s annual military reshuffle, including the new chiefs of the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy.
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The Government of Thailand announced the transfer of 808 military officers to new posts in this year’s annual military reshuffle, including the new chiefs of the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy. These changes come as the current leaders are set to retire at the end of this month.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the list for royal endorsement, which was published on the Royal Gazette’s website yesterday, September 22. Once endorsed, the appointments will take effect on October 1.
One key appointment is General Pana Klaewplodthuk as the new commander-in-chief of the army. Pana, currently the army’s chief-of-staff and a member of the red-rim soldier fraternity—specially trained Royal Guards—was nominated by the outgoing army chief, General Charoenchai Hintao. Pana will hold the top post until 2027.
Another notable…