Thanchaiyan Srisuwan

Thanchaiyan Srisuwan
ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ
Chiefs of Defence Forces
Assumed office
1 October 2017
Preceded by Surapong Suwan-ath
Personal details
Born (1958-08-05) 5 August 1958
Bangkok, Thailand
Spouse(s) Jiraporn Srisuwan
Alma mater National Defence College
Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance  Thailand
Service/branch Royal Thai Army
Rank General
Commands Commander-in-Chief

Thanchaiyan Srisuwan (Thai: ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ) is a Thai military official, currently 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]

References

  1. Editorial, Reuters. "Thailand's King endorses annual military reshuffle".
  2. "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com.
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