Phana Khlaeoplotthuk
General Phana Khlaeoplotthuk | |
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พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์ | |
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| Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Charoenchai Hinthao |
| Commander of the 1st Army Region | |
| In office 1 October 2022 – 30 September 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Suksan Nongbualang |
| Succeeded by | Chitsanupong Rodsiri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1967 Ban Mo Subdistrict, Phrom Buri district, Sing Buri province, Thailand |
| Spouse | Suphattra Khlaeoplotthuk |
| Parent | Preecha Khlaeoplotthuk (father) |
| Nickname | Pu |
| Military service | |
| Commands | 1st Army Region Royal Thai Army |
| Battles/wars | 2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict |
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.[3] and as the Deputy Director of Internal Security Operations Command.
Early life and education
[edit]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 and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy.
Honours
[edit]Thai honours
- 2023 –
Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant[4] - 2020 –
Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand[5] - 2017 –
Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, Second Category) - 2012 –
Border Service Medal[6] - 2001 –
Chakra Mala Medal[7]
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International organizations honours
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/488420229643240264.pdf
- ^ https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/2162455.pdf
- ^ https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/1921729.pdf
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20211005124036if_/http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/00043080.PDF
- ^ https://ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/documents/544639907985883976.pdf
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