Prayut's brother to become permanent secretary for Defence: report

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015
Prayut's brother to become permanent secretary for Defence: report

Gen Preecha Chan-o-cha, a brother of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, will get the post of permanent secretary for Defence Ministry, Matichon Online reported Monday.

Matichon quoted a source from the Defence Ministry as saying that the committee in charge of military reshuffle headed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan decided to give the powerful post of Army chief to Gen Thirachai Nakwanit.
Both Thirachai and Preecha and assistant Army chiefs and are the only two contenders for the top post at the Royal Thai Army.