Thanchaiyan Srisuwan
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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]
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Thanchaiyan Srisuwan | |
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ธารไชยยันต์ ศรีสุวรรณ | |
Chiefs of Defence Forces | |
In office 1 October 2017 – 30 September 2018 | |
Preceded by | Surapong Suwan-ath |
Succeeded by | Pornpipat Benyasri |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-08-05) 5 August 1958 (age 65) Bangkok, Thailand |
Spouse | Jiraporn Srisuwan |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Army |
Rank | |
Commands | Commander-in-Chief |
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