Prayuth Makes Key Military Appointments Before Leaving Office
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Prayuth Chan-Ocha,
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Thailand’s caretaker Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha made key appointments in the armed forces, including the high-profile army chief, just days before the former coup leader exits the office.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed the appointment of Charoenchai Hinthao as the new army chief on Prayuth’s recommendation, according to a Royal Gazette published late Wednesday. Other appointments included Songwit Noonpakdee as the commander of defense forces, Panpakdee Pattanakul as the head of air force and Adung Pan-Iam as navy chief.