Songwit Noonpakdee

General
Songwit Noonpakdee
ทรงวิทย์ หนุนภักดี
Chief of Defence Forces
In office
1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025
Preceded byChalermpol Srisawat
Succeeded byUkris Boontanondha
Member of the Senate of Thailand
Ex officio
17 December 2023 – 10 July 2024
Preceded byChalermpol Srisawat
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Born (1965-06-07) 7 June 1965
Ratchaburi, Thailand
SpousePanyada Nuanpakdee
ParentIsarapong Noonpakdee (father)
Alma materArmed Forces Academies Preparatory School
Virginia Military Institute (BCE)
Florida Institute of Technology (MCE)
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/service Royal Thai Army
Years of service1985 – 2025
Rank
CommandsChief 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/wars2025 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.