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Natthaphon Narkphanit | |
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ณัฐพล นาคพาณิชย์ | |
Deputy Minister of Defence | |
Assumed office 3 September 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Paetongtarn Shinawatra |
Minister | Phumtham Wechayachai |
Preceded by | Chaichan Changmongkol |
Secretary-General of the National Security Council | |
In office 1 October 2020 – 30 September 2021 | |
Prime Minister | Prayut Chan-o-cha |
Preceded by | Somsak Roongsita |
Succeeded by | Supoj Malaniyom |
Personal details | |
Born | Ratchaburi, Thailand | 13 February 1961
Political party | United Thai Nation Party |
Spouse | Vanida Narkphanit |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Thailand |
Branch/service | Royal Thai Army |
Years of service | 1988–2020 |
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]