Chalermpol Srisawat
Chalermpol Srisawat | |
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เฉลิมพล ศรีสวัสดิ์ | |
Chief of Defence Forces | |
Assumed office 1 October 2020 | |
Preceded by | Pornpipat Benyasri |
Personal details | |
Born | Lopburi, Thailand | 5 January 1963
Alma mater | Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy National Defence College |
Military service | |
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Commands | Chief of Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters Director of Operations, RTA Commanding General of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King Vajiravudh’s Guard |
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Chalermpol Srisawat (Thai: เฉลิมพล ศรีสวัสดิ์) is a Thai military general. As of 1 October 2020, he serves as Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces.[1][2]
Education and careers[]
Chalermpol study in primary and secondary at Pibulwitthayalai 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 National Defence College.
Chalermpol as a soldier in the cavalry, he start his careers as Commander of the 25th Cavalry Battalion at Saraburi and then Chief of Staff of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King Vajiravudh’s Guard. He take part in writing the plan "Chakrabongse Bhuvanath Battle Plan" in the Cambodian–Thai border dispute in 2011. After growing up in the army he has moved to Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters as Chief of Staff Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters and then became Chief of Defence Forces in 2020.[3]
Awards[]
Special Class Order of the Crown of Thailand
1st Class Order of the White Elephant
Freeman Safeguarding Medal - 2nd Class
Chakra Mala Medal
References[]
- ^ "New military commander vows no more coups or role in politics, despite joint chiefs being part of Senate". The Nation. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "New Thai army chief allays concerns over military meddling". Union of Catholic Asian News. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ https://www.prachachat.net/politics/news-612524
- Living people
- 1963 births
- People from Lopburi Province
- Chiefs of Defence Forces (Thailand)
- Royal Thai Army generals
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