The Navy spokesperson clarified the status of an individual mentioned in recent reports, expressing concern about possible misunderstandings and emphasizing that the person does not hold the status of an active duty naval officer.
11 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Rear Admiral Chanin Sriyapai, the Navy spokesperson, revealed that, regarding news circulating on social media showing an individual identified as a Marine, which may cause the public to mistakenly believe the person is an active duty naval officer,
the Navy wishes to clarify that the individual is a reserve soldier who was commissioned after completing the 5th year of the military student course and has been called for scheduled reserve training as required by government regulations, receiving promotions under the Ministry of Defense’s reserve personnel criteria. . This person does not hold the status of an active duty naval officer in any capacity.
Therefore, the Navy requests cooperation from the media and the public to accurately report and receive information by verifying individuals’ status correctly, to prevent misunderstandings and avoid negative impacts on the organization's image.
