His Majesty the King graciously bestowed the Rattanaphon Medal upon six individuals, including Air Chief Marshal Sathitphong Sukwimon and General Jakraphop Phuridet, and also conferred the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Maha Vajira Mongkut Class, upon Lieutenant Colonel Prasan Meunphong.
On 23 June 2026, the Royal Gazette website publisheda royal command announcing the conferment of the Rattanaphon Medal.It states that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has graciously granted the Rattanaphon Medal to six individuals as follows:
Rattanaphon Medal, First Class
1. Air Chief Marshal Sathitphong Sukwimon
Rattanaphon Medal, Second Class
1. Lieutenant Colonel Somchai Kanjanamani
2. Police Colonel Thammanit Wanitchthanom
3. Air Chief Marshal Amnat Jiramanemai
4. General Jakraphop Phuridet
5. Than Phuying Butri Weerawitya
These awards are effective from 21 June 2026.
The announcement was made on 23 June 2026, the 11th year of the current reign.
Simultaneously, a royal command was also published concerningthe conferment of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.It states that His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has graciously bestowed the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Maha Vajira Mongkut Class, upon Lieutenant Colonel Prasan Meunphong.
This award is effective from 22 June 2026.
The announcement was made on 23 June 2026, the 11th year of the current reign.