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He took part in writing the plan "Chakrabongse Bhuvanath Battle Plan" in the [[Cambodian–Thai border dispute]] in 2011. |
He took part in writing the plan "Chakrabongse Bhuvanath Battle Plan" in the [[Cambodian–Thai border dispute]] in 2011. |
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After climbing up in the army he has moved to [[Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters]] as Chief of Staff Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters and then became Chief of Defence Forces in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prachachat.net/politics/news-612524|title = เปิดประวัติ "พล.อ.เฉลิมพล ศรีสวัสดิ์" ได้รับพระราชทานยศ พล.ร.อ.-พล.อ.อ.|date = 12 February 2021}}</ref> |
After climbing up in the army he has moved to [[Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters|RTARF HQ]] as Chief of Staff Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters and then became Chief of Defence Forces in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prachachat.net/politics/news-612524|title = เปิดประวัติ "พล.อ.เฉลิมพล ศรีสวัสดิ์" ได้รับพระราชทานยศ พล.ร.อ.-พล.อ.อ.|date = 12 February 2021}}</ref> |
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Chalermpol Srisawat | |
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เฉลิมพล ศรีสวัสดิ์ | |
.jpg) General Chalermpol in 2021 | |
| Member of the Senate of Thailand | |
| Ex officio 6 December 2020 – 30 September 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pornpipat Benyasri |
| Succeeded by | Songwit Noonpackdee |
| Chief of Defence Forces | |
| In office 1 October 2020 – 30 September 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Pornpipat Benyasri |
| Succeeded by | Songwit Noonpackdee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 January 1963 Lopburi, Thailand |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Thailand |
| Branch/service |  Royal Thai Army |
| Rank | |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | Cambodian–Thai border dispute |
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Chalermpol Srisawat (Template:Lang-th) is a Thai military general. He served as Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces from October 2020 to October 2023.[1][2]
Education and careers
Chalermpol studied primary and secondary school at Pibulwitthayalai School in Lopburi province and then attended the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School as a pre-cadet as a prerequisite for attending Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). After graduating military school, he studied at Command and General Staff College and National Defence College.
Chalermpol as a soldier in the cavalry in the Royal Thai Army, he started his career as Commander of the 25th Cavalry Battalion at Saraburi and then Chief of Staff of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard. In 2015 he became a commander of the 2nd Cavalry Division, King's Guard until 2017. He was then appointed Director-General of Directorate of Operations, Royal Thai Army.
He took part in writing the plan "Chakrabongse Bhuvanath Battle Plan" in the Cambodian–Thai border dispute in 2011.
After climbing up in the army he has moved to RTARF HQ as Chief of Staff Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters and then became Chief of Defence Forces in 2020.[3]
Awards
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
Freeman Safeguarding Medal, 2nd Class
Chakra Mala Medal
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Foreign Honours
Malaysia :
The Most Gallant Order of Military Service (P.G.A.T.) (2022)
Singapore :
Brunei :
Order of Paduka Keberanian Laila Terbilang, First Class (DPKT) (2023)
USA :
Commander of the Legion of Merit (2024)
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References
- ^ "New military commander vows no more coups or role in politics, despite joint chiefs being part of Senate". The Nation. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "New Thai army chief allays concerns over military meddling". Union of Catholic Asian News. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "เปิดประวัติ "พล.อ.เฉลิมพล ศรีสวัสดิ์" ได้รับพระราชทานยศ พล.ร.อ.-พล.อ.อ." 12 February 2021.
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