Thanchaiyan Srisuwan (Thai: ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ) is a Thai military official, formerly 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 | |
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ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ | |
.jpg) Thanchaiyan at RTAF HQ in 2018 | |
| Chiefs of Defence Forces | |
| In office 1 October 2017 – 30 September 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Surapong Suwan-ath |
| Succeeded by | Pornpipat Benyasri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1958 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Spouse | Jiraporn Srisuwan |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Branch/service |  Royal Thai Army |
| Rank | |
| Commands | Commander-in-Chief |
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Education and careers
editThanchaiyan studied at Wat Rajbopit School and then attended the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School as a pre-cadet as a prerequisite for attending Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). After graduating in Military school, he studied 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 appointed Chief of Defence Forces of Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.
He also Member of the National Legislative Assembly.[6]
Awards
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The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
Border Services Medal- Honorary Airborne Wings of the Royal Thai Army
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References
edit- ^ Editorial, Reuters. "Thailand's King endorses annual military reshuffle". Archived from the original on 2017-09-01.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Nanuam, Wassana (3 Sep 2017). "Reshuffle Promotions For Army Officers Close To Ncpo". Bangkok Post. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงพนมเปญ".
- ^ ลับลวงพราง On the Rock EP06 I เดินสายบุญ กับ บิ๊กต๊อก พลเอกธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ ผบ.ทหารสูงสุด. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08.
- ^ https://saranitet.police.go.th/24859
- ^ "พลเอก ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ | GUNKUL Engineering (GUNKUL)".