General Chaipruk Duangpraphat, Army Chief of Staff, smiled amid rumors of his transfer to Secretary-General of the National Security Council, asking where the news came from. He pointed out that appointments and transfers are decisions for the commanders and affirmed he is ready to go anywhere, focusing only on work without any problems.
14 Jul 2026 GMT+7 General Chaipruk Duangpraphat, Army Chief of Staff. He gave an interview at the Government House regarding rumors of the annual transfer of general officers, suggesting he might take the position of Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC). He smiled and laughed, then added, "Where did you get that from?"
When pressed on whether the rumor was true, General Chaipruk responded, "It's just talk. Those decisions are up to the commanders." Asked if the rumor indicated any problems with the military transfer list, the Army Chief of Staff confirmed, "I am just focused on work, no problems, and ready to go anywhere."