Natthaphon Narkphanit

Natthaphon Narkphanit
ณัฐพล นาคพาณิชย์
Deputy Minister of Defence
Assumed office
3 September 2024
Prime MinisterPaetongtarn Shinawatra
MinisterPhumtham Wechayachai
Preceded byChaichan Changmongkol
Secretary-General of the National Security Council
In office
1 October 2020 – 30 September 2021
Prime MinisterPrayut Chan-o-cha
Preceded bySomsak Roongsita
Succeeded bySupoj Malaniyom
Personal details
Born (1961-02-13) 13 February 1961 (age 63)
Ratchaburi, Thailand
Political partyUnited Thai Nation Party
SpouseVanida Narkphanit
Children2
Alma materChulachomklao Royal Military Academy
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/service Royal Thai Army
Years of service1988–2020
Rank General

Natthaphon Narkphanit (Thai: ณัฐพล นาคพาณิชย์; born 13 February 1961) is a Thai politician and retired military officer.[1] He was recognized for his work in national security management under the government of General Prayut Chan-o-cha in solving the problem of the spread of COVID-19 and dealing with political rallies in 2020–2021 Thai protests that affect security.[2][3]