List of commanders-in-chief of the Royal Thai Army

Chief of the Royal Thai Army
ผู้บัญชาการทหารบก
Rank flag of the commander-in-chief
Incumbent
General Charoenchai Hinthao
since 1 October 2023
Member ofRTA
Reports toMinister of Defence
NominatorMinister of Defence
AppointerKing of Thailand
Term lengthUntil retired
Inaugural holderPrince Damrong Rajanubhab
Formation1887
WebsiteThai Army Commander

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army (Thai: ผู้บัญชาการทหารบก) is headquartered in Bangkok. The commander of the Royal Thai Army is a powerful position that has at times been the springboard to the premiership. Prior to 1932, the post of Commander of the Siamese Army was combined with that of the Kalahom Department. The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army is regarded as the most prestigious Thai military position since he commands the largest force of Thailand.

The following individuals have commanded the Royal Thai Army:


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