Manat Wongwat Explained

Manat Wongwat
Native Name:	มานัต วงษ์วาทย์
Native Name Lang:	th
Office:	Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
Term Start:	1 October 2019
Term End:	30 September 2020
Predecessor:	Chaiyapruk Didyasarin
Successor:	Airbull Suttiwan
Birth Date:	15 July 1960
Branch:	Royal Thai Air Force

Manat Wongwat (Thai: มานัต วงษ์วาทย์, born 15 July 1960) is a former Thai air force officer. He served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020.^{[1] [2]} Airbull Suttiwan was appointed his successor.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. News: 30 September 2019. New Air Force chief appointed in annual military reshuffle. The Nation. 11 February 2021.
2. Web site: Former Commander-in-chief. 18 February 2021. Royal Thai Air Force.
3. 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.
4. News: 6 October 2020. Dark Horse: Rise of New Air Force Chief Raises Eyebrows. Khaosod English. 10 February 2021.