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Chom phon
Rank Flag of a Field Marshal of Thailand.
Chom Phon or Field Marshal of Thailand is a military
rank of Thailand in the Royal Thai Army, considered the
equivalent to a Field Marshal or General of the Army (al-
though the former is more widely used). Today it is cer-
emonially held by members of the Thai Royal family and
exists only on paper in the actual Thai military. The Roy-
al Thai Navy equivalent is known as Chom Phon Ruea and
Chom Phon Akat for the Royal Thai Air Force.
The King of Thailand as Head of the Armed Forces
is automatically made a Chom Phon upon accession, The
rank was created in 1888, together with all other ranks
by King Chulalongkorn, who wanted to modernize his
Armed Forces through western lines. Since then all mon-
archs have held this title.
• HM King Chulalongkorn the Great or Rama V
• HM King Vajiravudh or Rama VI
• HM King Prajadhipok or Rama VII
• HM King Ananda Mahidol or Rama VIII
• HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX
Apart from these many others both inside and outside
the Royal Family has been awarded this rank.
1. HRH Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse
2. Chao Phraya Bordindeachanuchit (Mom Rajawong
Arruin Chatkun)
3. Chao Phraya Surasakmontri (Cherm Saeng-Chuto)
4. HRH Prince Chirapravati Voradej, Prince of Nakhon
Chaisi Field Marshal Rank insignia of the Royal Thai Army.
5. HRH Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath, Prince of
Phitsanulok 10. HM Queen Sirikit (consort of Bhumibol Aduyadej)
6. HRH Prince Paripatra Sukhumbhand, Prince of 11. Thanom Kittikachorn
Nakhon Sawan (also attained the rank of Admiral of 12. Praphas Charusathien
the Fleet or Chom Pon Rau) 13. Kriengkai Attanand (awarded posthumously)
7. Plaek Pibulsonggram (Sometimes known as "Chom
Pon Por")
8. Phin Choonhavan
9. Sarit Dhanarajata
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chom phon
References •
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Field Marshal
List of field marshals
• hisswuboard.7.forumer.com-???????????? (in Thai) • Chom Phon Ruea- Navy
• Chom Phon Akat- Air Force
See also
• Military ranks of the Thai armed forces
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