Napadej Dhupatemiya, also written as Napadej Thupatemi, (Thai: นภาเดช ธูปะเตมีย์) is a Thai air force officer. From 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022, he served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force.[1][2] Alongkorn Wannarot was appointed his successor.[3][4]

Napadej Dhupatemiya
นภาเดช ธูปะเตมีย์
Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force
In office
1 October 2021 – 30 September 2022
Preceded byAirbull Suttiwan
Succeeded byAlongkorn Wannarot
Personal details
Born (1962-01-26) 26 January 1962 (age 62)
Military service
Allegiance Thailand
Branch/serviceRoyal Thai Air Force

He previously served as chief advisor of Airbull Suttiwan (Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force from October 2020 to September 2021).[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Air force chief wants modern jets". Bangkok Post. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. ^ Chambers, Paul (30 September 2021). "2021/129 "Who is the Winner? Comprehending Thailand's 1 October 2021 Military Reshuffle" by Paul Chambers". ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Royal command appoints 765 officers in annual military reshuffle". Bangkok Post. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  4. ^ "2022/95 "Dissecting Thailand's 2022 Military and Police Reshuffles: Palace Proactivity?" by Paul Chambers". ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Panel finishes list of military shake-up". Bangkok Post. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force
2021–2022
Succeeded by