Chalermchai Sitthisart

General Chalermchai Sitthisart PC (Thai: เฉลิมชัย สิทธิสาท) is a retired Thai military officer and general within the Royal Thai Army. In September 2016, he was chosen to serve as the Commander in Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and was endorsed by then-King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Sitthisart was appointed to replace the retiring Teerachai Nakwanich, with his appointment taking effect on October 1. Chalermchai start working after graduated from the military school at Royal Thai Army Special Warfare Command as a special operations force officer so that Chalermchai's appointment marked a departure from the Burapha Payak royalist military faction - known as the "Eastern Tigers", as he is considered to not have ties with the dominant faction.

Chalermchai Sitthisart
MPCh MWM PC
เฉลิมชัย สิทธิสาท
Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army
In office
1 October 2016 – 30 September 2018
Preceded byThirachai Nakwanich
Succeeded byApirat Kongsompong
Personal details
Born (1957-10-20) 20 October 1957
Bangkok, Thailand
SpouseBenjawan Sitthisart
Children2
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/service Royal Thai Army
Years of service1980–2018
Rank General
CommandsCommander in Chief (Army)
Battles/warsCommunist insurgency in Thailand
Awards
  • Freemen Safeguarding Medal (Second Class, Second Category)
  • Border Service Medal
  • Chakra Mala Medal
  • Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)
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