Royal Decree Announces Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister and Military Reshuffle Across Armed Forces

General Tharapong MalakhamPermanent Secretary for Defence

General Ukris Boontanondha Chief of Defence Forces

Admiral Pairoj FuangchanChief of Navy

Air Chief Marshal Seksan KanthaChief of Air Force

Thailand has unveiled its latest leadership following royal endorsement and confirmation of parliamentary support. Anutin Charnvirakul, a seasoned politician and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has been appointed as Thailand’s new Prime Minister on 7th September 2025, replacing Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Alongside this political transition, a military reshuffle has also been announced, affecting the Three Armed Forces from, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defence. The shake-up reflects the nation’s strategic priority of modernizing its defense capabilities, with key promotions placing senior officers in pivotal roles starts from 1st October 2025, within the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defence

• General Tharapong Malakham as Permanent Secretary for Defence
• General Saran Phetcharanon as Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence
• General Wasu Jiemsuk as Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence
• Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich as Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence
• Air Chief Marshal Suchart Thepparak as Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence
• Lieutenant General Sura Saiubon as Director-General of Office of Policy and Planning
• Lieutenant General Siphan Bhanavavatana as Director-General of Defence Industry and Energy Centre

Royal Thai Armed Forces

• General Ukris Boontanondha as Chief of Defence Forces
• General Noppadol Pinthong as Deputy Chief of Defence Forces
• General Paiboon Worawanpreecha as Deputy Chief of Defence Forces
• Admiral Pichit Srirungruang as Deputy Chief of Defence Forces
• Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Chaimart as Deputy Chief of Defence Forces
• General Chidchanok Nuchaya as Chief of Joint Staff
• Air Marshal Pitoon Jaroenying as Deputy Chief of Joint Staff
• Lieutenant General Nuttapong Praokaew as Deputy Chief of Joint Staff
• Lieutenant General Kittipong Chuenjaichon as Deputy Chief of Joint Staff
• Vice Admiral Suwat Donsakul as Deputy Chief of Joint Staff

Royal Thai Army

• General Chitsanupong Rodsiri as Deputy Chief of Army
• General Sarnti Sakuntanark as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Army
• Lieutenant General Amarit Boonsuya as Assistant Chief of Army
• Lieutenant General Narongrit Kumpeera as Assistant Chief of Army
• Lieutenant General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat as Chief of Staff of the Army

Royal Thai Navy

• Admiral Pairoj Fuangchan as Chief of Navy
• Admiral Suchart Thampitakvech as Deputy Chief of Navy
• Admiral Sanoe Ngernsalung as President of Advisory Group of the Navy
• Vice Admiral Nares Wongtrakul as Assistant Chief of Navy
• Vice Admiral Thadawut Tadpitakkul as Chief of Staff of the Navy
• Vice Admiral Korawit Chayarathi as Chief of Royal Thai Fleet

Royal Thai Air Force

• Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha as Chief of Air Force
• Air Chief Marshal Waipoj Kerngfarg as Deputy Chief of Air Force
• Air Chief Marshal Sanphachai Silanil as Chairman of the RTAF Advisory Board
• Air Chief Marshal Wachirapon Muangnoi as Assistant Chief of Air Force
• Air Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee as Assistant Chief of Air Force
• Air Marshal Anurak Romnarak as Chief of Air Staff

This reshuffle comes as Thailand prepares to host Defense & Security 2025, one of the region’s premier defense exhibitions, taking place on November 10–13, 2025. The show will unite global defense manufacturers, key decision-makers, and newly appointed senior officers, creating an unparalleled platform for networking and business opportunities.

Source: Defense & Security 2025