Johm Rungsawang (Thai: จอม รุ่งสว่าง) is a former Thai air force officer. He served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2018.[1][2] Chaiyapruk Didyasarin was appointed his successor.[3]
Johm Rungsawang | |
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จอม รุ่งสว่าง | |
Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force | |
In office 1 October 2016 – 30 September 2018 | |
Preceded by | Treetod Sonjance |
Succeeded by | Chaiyapruk Didyasarin |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | May 15, 1958
Spouse | Korranan Rungsawang |
Alma mater | Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Thai Air Force Academy National Defence College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Air Force |
Rank | Air chief marshal |
Honours
editreceived the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- Knight Grand Cordon of the Most Noble Order of the Crown
- Knight Commander of the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
- Freeman Safeguarding Medal, 2nd Class 2nd Cat
- Chakra Mala Medal
- Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira, First Class
- King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, 3rd Class
Foreign Honours
edit- USA :
- Commander of the Legion of Merit
- Japan :
- Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd Class
- Singapore :
References
edit- ^ "Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force turns his command". Royal Thai Air Force. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Former Commander-in-chief". Royal Thai Air Force. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "New Army chief, Navy chief, Air Force chief, supreme commander appointed". The Nation. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2021.