Chalermchai Sitthisart

Chalermchai Sitthisart (Thai: เฉลิมชัย สิทธิสาท) is a Thai military officer and general within the Royal Thai Army. In September 2016, he was chosen to serve as the Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and was endorsed by then-King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Sitthisart was appointed to replace the retiring Teerachai Narkvanich, with his appointment taking effect on October 1. Chalermchai start working after graduated from the military school at Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command as a special operations force officer so that Chalermchai's appointment marked a departure from the Burapha Payak royalist military faction - known as the "Eastern Tigers", as he is considered to not have ties with the dominant faction.[1][2][3] Almost immediately following his retirement, he was appointed to the Privy Council.[4]

Chalermchai Sitthisart
Native name
เฉลิมชัย สิทธิสาท
Born (1957-10-20) 20 October 1957
Bangkok, Thailand
Allegiance Thailand
Service/branch Royal Thai Army
Years of service1980–2018
Rank General
Commands heldCommander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army
Spouse(s)Benjawan Sitthisart
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Education and careers

Chalermchai study in primary and secondary at Benjamaratrangsarit school at Chachoengsao Province 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.

Chalermchai previously held a position of Chief of Staff of the Special Warfare Command and then become Commander of the 1st Special Forces Division, Commander of the Special Warfare Command, Assistant Commander-in-Chief and finally serve at the position of Commander-in-Chief.

References
  1. Editorial, Reuters. "Thailand names new army chief from outside dominant faction".
  2. "General Chalermchai Sitthisart Archives - Thai PBS English News". Thai PBS English News.
  3. hermes (10 September 2016). "Thailand picks general from less dominant faction to be army chief".
  4. "Three appointed privy counsellors". Bangkok Post. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
Military offices
Preceded by
Thirachai Nakwanich		 Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army
2016–2018		 Succeeded by
Apirat Kongsompong
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