Phana Khlaeoplotthuk
Phana Khlaeoplotthuk | |
|---|---|
พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์ | |
| Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Charoenchai Hinthao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1967 |
| Spouse | Suphattra Khlaeoplotthuk |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | Preecha Khlaeoplotthuk (father) |
| Nickname | Pu |
| Military service | |
| Commands | 1st Army Region Royal Thai Army |
| Battles/wars | 1999 East Timorese crisis[1] |
Phana Khlaeoplotthuk (Thai: พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์) is a Thai military officer who has served as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army since 1 October 2024.[4]
Early life and education
Phana was born in Phrom Buri, Sing Buri, 1967. He is a son of General Preecha Klaewplodtook, A former Special Advisor to the Royal Thai Army and former Director-General of the Army Training Command and Suphattra Khlaeoplotthuk.
He attended Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School (class 26) and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (class 37).
Careers
Phana previously served as a lecturer at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, commander of the 1st Infantry Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, King Bhumibol's Guard, and commander of the 11th Infantry Division, respectively. He was part of the Wong Thewan factions, a group of officers who rose through the ranks of the 1st Division.
In 2022, He was appointed as Commander of the 1st Army Area after being selected to undergo training in the Royal Guard course of the King's Close Bodyguard Command, Royal Security Command. He was then appointed Chief of Staff of the Army and Commander-in-Chief of the Riyal Thai Army, succeeding General Charoenchai Hinthao.
Honours
Thai honours
- 2023 – Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant[5]
- 2020 – Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand[6]
- 2017 – Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, Second Category)
- 2012 – Border Service Medal[7]
- 2001 – Chakra Mala Medal[8]
International organizations honours
References
- ^ a b "The granting of royal permission to wear foreign medals" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Thai Army Launches 'Yuttha Bodin' Offensive Across Border Amidst Escalating Cambodian Clashes". nationthailand. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ "กองทัพเปิดปฏิบัติการ "ยุทธบดินทร์" สั่งสอนกัมพูชา ลั่นบดขยี้ผู้รุกรานอย่างถึงที่สุด". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai). 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
- ^ ""พล.อ.เจริญชัย" ส่งมอบหน้าที่ "พล.อ.พนา" ผบ.ทบ.คนใหม่ เชื่อ นำพากองทัพไปข้างหน้า". Thairath (in Thai). 30 September 2024. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024.
- ^ "เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย" [Conferment of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand] (PDF) (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2023.
- ^ "เรื่อง พระราชทานเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันเป็นที่เชิดชูยิ่งช้างเผือกและเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์อันมีเกียรติยศยิ่งมงกุฎไทย" [Conferment of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand] (PDF) (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2023.
- ^ "เรื่อง พระราชทานเหรียญราชการชายแดน" [The Royal Award for Border Service Medals] (PDF) (in Thai). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Announcement from the Prime Minister's Office regarding the bestowal of the Chakra Mala Medal" (PDF). www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th (in Thai).