Royal Command Strips Military Rank from Army Officer
A Royal Command has officially stripped First Lieutenant Preecha Pintamoon of his military rank and decorations due to serious misconduct.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, the Royal Thai Government Gazette published an announcement on October 31, 2026, detailing a Royal Command regarding the removal of military rank. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul countersigned the order, which mandates that First Lieutenant Preecha Pintamoon, an officer within the Royal Thai Army, be stripped of his rank effective October 7, 2026. The decision follows findings of serious disciplinary misconduct, as defined under the Military Rank Act of 1936 and subsequent amendments, alongside Ministry of Defence regulations concerning individuals deemed unfit to hold military rank. In addition to the loss of rank, the officer is required to return all previously awarded royal decorations. For residents and visitors, this administrative action highlights the strict internal disciplinary standards maintained within the Thai military hierarchy. While the specific nature of the 'serious misconduct' was not detailed in the public announcement, the revocation of rank is a formal procedure under national law. No further details regarding potential criminal proceedings or additional administrative consequences have been released by the authorities at this time. The public is advised that this is an internal military matter and does not directly impact civilian travel or daily life in Thailand.
