“No backstabbing subordinates
no snitching on colleagues
no friendship betrayal”
B.E. 2475 – 2491 (1932 – 1948)
Signs of Leadership / Academic Excellence / Diligent Studies / Friendly Relations / Journey to the Capital / Top Scorer / Living Simply / Honor and Dignity
B.E. 2497 – 2505 (1954 – 1962)
Beginning as Second Lieutenant / Korean War Combat
B.E. 2512 – 2513(1969 – 1970)
Vietnam War / Distinguished Merits / Service to the Nation
B.E. 2516 – 2520 (1973 – 1977)
Graduation from Army Aviation School
B.E. 2520 – 2524 (1977 – 1981)
Royal Heir’s Training / Phamuang Operations / Leadership in Combat Aviation / Acts of Bravery
B.E. 2529 – 2533 (1986 – 1990)
Chief of Staff Appointment / Supreme Commander
B.E. 2533 (1990)
Military Reform and Strategic Leadership / National Security / Relations with Neighboring Countries / Relations with the People / Internal security operations / Distinctions and Honors
The 41st former Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, born on March 23, 1960, is the son of General Sunthorn Kongsompong, former Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
Besides his military roles, he has played a significant part in national security by focusing on modernizing the military structure, enhancing defense readiness, and developing various security projects.