Songwit Noonpakdee
General Songwit Noonpakdee | |
|---|---|
ทรงวิทย์ หนุนภักดี | |
| Chief of Defence Forces | |
| In office 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Chalermpol Srisawat |
| Succeeded by | Ukris Boontanondha |
| Member of the Senate of Thailand | |
| Ex officio 17 December 2023 – 10 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Chalermpol Srisawat |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1965 Ratchaburi, Thailand |
| Spouse | Panyada Nuanpakdee |
| Parent | Isarapong Noonpakdee (father) |
| Alma mater | Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School Virginia Military Institute (BCE) Florida Institute of Technology (MCE) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Thailand |
| Branch/service | Royal Thai Army |
| Years of service | 1985 – 2025 |
| Rank | |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Forces Deputy Chief of the Defence Forces 1st Division, King's Guard 11th Infantry Division 11th King Close Bodyguard Regiment 3rd King Close Bodyguard Battalion, 11th King Close Bodyguard Regiment 2nd King Close Bodyguard Battalion, 11th King Close Bodyguard Regiment |
| Battles/wars | 2025 Cambodia–Thailand border conflict |
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Songwit Noonpakdee (Thai: ทรงวิทย์ หนุนภักดี) is a Thai military general. He served as Chief of Defence Forces, the highest-ranking officer and the overall professional head of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2025. Prior to his assumption to the post, Songwit formerly served as Deputy Chief of the Defence Forces and as commander of the 1st Division, King's Guard, and the 11th King Close Bodyguard Regiment.