Chatchai Sriworakan Explained

Chatchai Sriworakan
Native Name:	ชาติชาย ศรีวรขาน
Native Name Lang:	th
Office:	Commander of the Royal Thai Navy
Term Start:	1 October 2020
Term End:	30 September 2021
Predecessor:	Luechai Rutdit
Successor:	Somprasong Nilsamai
Birth Date:	13 August 1961
Rank:	Admiral

Chatchai Sriworakan (Thai: ชาติชาย ศรีวรขาน, born 13 August 1961) is a Thai naval officer. From 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021, he served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Navy.^{[1] [2]} Somprasong Nilsamai was appointed as his successor.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. News: 6 October 2020. New military commander vows no more coups or role in politics, despite joint chiefs being part of Senate. The Nation. 10 February 2021.
2. News: Panrak. Patcharapol. 10 October 2020. New navy commander saluted in Sattahip. Pattaya Mail. 11 February 2021.
3. News: 31 August 2021. Panel finishes list of military shake-up. Bangkok Post. 14 October 2021.
4. News: Chambers. Paul. 30 September 2021. 2021/129 "Who is the Winner? Comprehending Thailand's 1 October 2021 Military Reshuffle" by Paul Chambers. ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. 14 October 2021.