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Thailand Announces Annual Military Reshuffle for 805 Officers
The Royal Gazette has published a royal command appointing 805 military officers to new positions, effective October 1, 2026.
According to a report by Thai Post, the Royal Gazette has officially published a Prime Minister’s Office announcement regarding the annual military reshuffle. A total of 805 officers have been appointed to new roles, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has countersigned the royal command.
Key appointments highlighted in the announcement include General Saran, who has been named the Permanent Secretary for Defence, and Admiral Naresh, who has been appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy. The reshuffle also outlines the new leadership structure for the Royal Thai Army, often referred to as the 'Five Tigers.'
For residents and travelers in Thailand, these annual military appointments are a standard administrative procedure within the government. While these changes reflect shifts in the internal hierarchy of the armed forces, they are not expected to impact daily life, public services, or tourism operations. The announcement serves as a formal record of personnel changes within the defense sector. As the transition date of October 1 approaches, further details regarding the specific duties of the newly appointed officers may be clarified through official government channels, though the primary administrative structure has now been established by this royal command.
