Apirat Kongsompong | |
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อภิรัชต์ คงสมพงษ์ | |
Member of the Senate of Thailand | |
Ex officio 11 May 2019 – 30 September 2020 | |
Succeeded by | Narongphan Jitkaewthae |
Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army | |
In office 1 October 2018 – 30 September 2020 | |
Preceded by | Chalermchai Sitthisart |
Succeeded by | Narongphan Jitkaewthae |
Personal details | |
Born | Bangkok, Thailand | 23 March 1960
Spouse | Kritika Sirijanya |
Children | Major Pirapong Kongsompong Major Amarat Kongsompong (MD) Nadthadon Kongsompong |
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Alma mater | |
Nickname | Daeng |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1985–2020 |
Rank | General |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | Communist insurgency in Thailand South Thailand insurgency[1] |
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Apirat Kongsompong (Thai: อภิรัชต์ คงสมพงษ์; RTGS: Aphirat Khongsomphong; born 23 March 1960) is a Thai military officer who was the commander in chief of the Royal Thai Army from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2020.[2] He serves as the Vice-Chamberlain of the Royal Household Bureau and the deputy director of the Crown Property Bureau from 2020 to 2024.[3][4]
He held many important positions throughout his career including chairman of the board of directors of Government Lottery Office,[5] Independent Director at Bangchak Petroleum Public Co.,[6][7][8] Member of the National Legislative Assembly,[9] Secretary of the National Council for Peace and Order, and member of the Senate.
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