Thailand’s National Defence College Announces Class 69 Roster

According to a report by Matichon Online on August 15, 2026, the Thai Ministry of Defence has officially approved the list of 329 students selected for the National Defence College (NDC) Class 69. The roster includes a wide array of prominent individuals, ranging from newly appointed permanent secretaries in the agricultural sector and major business leaders to academics and the spouses of government ministers.

For residents and expatriates in Thailand, the NDC is a prestigious institution often associated with networking among the country’s elite, including top-tier bureaucrats, military officers, and private sector executives. The composition of this class highlights the ongoing integration between state administration, the business community, and political circles. Notably, the report clarified that there are no Cambodian military personnel included in this year’s cohort.

While the list of names has been made public, the specific curriculum focus and the long-term implications of this particular group’s networking remain to be seen. Observers often monitor these rosters to gauge shifts in influence and the strengthening of ties between the public and private sectors. As this is an internal administrative process for the Ministry of Defence, no further changes or impacts on public policy have been announced at this time.