Thanchaiyan Srisuwan

Thanchaiyan Srisuwan (Thai: ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ) is a Thai military official, former 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][3]

Thanchaiyan Srisuwan
ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ
Thanchaiyan at RTAF HQ in 2018
Chiefs of Defence Forces
In office
1 October 2017  30 September 2018
Preceded bySurapong Suwan-ath
Succeeded byPornpipat Benyasri
Personal details
Born (1958-08-05) 5 August 1958
Bangkok, Thailand
SpouseJiraporn Srisuwan
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/service Royal Thai Army
Rank General
CommandsCommander-in-Chief

Education and careers

Thanchaiyan study at Wat Rajbopit School and then attending the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School as a pre-cadet as a prerequisite for attending Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). After graduated in Military school, he studies at Command and General Staff College and Joint Services Command and Staff College in England.[4][5]

Thanchaiyan previously held a position in the Royal Thai Army as the Commander of the 1st Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, King's Guard and moved to Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters 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 appoited as Chief of Defence Forces of Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.

He also Member of the National Legislative Assembly.[6]

Awards

References

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