Anutin clarifies NSC transfer and denies helicopter attack reports

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Anutin Charnvirakul addressed personnel changes at the National Security Council and denied reports of helicopters firing on civilians.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Government House on August 25.
•Anutin Charnvirakul clarified that the transfer of the National Security Council Secretary is based on suitability for the role.
•Anutin Charnvirakul denied reports of helicopters firing on citizens, citing confirmation from Lieutenant General Norathip Poynok.

•Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Government House at 12:50 PM on August 25.
•Anutin Charnvirakul was questioned about the approach to appoint General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat as Secretary General of the National Security Council replacing Mr. Chatchai Bangchuad.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that personnel transfers are done to ensure the most suitable people are in positions where they can work most efficiently.
•Anutin Charnvirakul did not answer when asked if he requested General Chaiyapruek from General Pana Klaewplodtuk.
•Anutin Charnvirakul denied claims that helicopters were used to fire on citizens.
•Anutin Charnvirakul based the denial on a confirmation from Lieutenant General Norathip Poynok, the 4th Army Region Commander, that no such incident occurred.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

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Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

General Chaiyapruek Duangprapat(พล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

The Army Chief of Staff who was approached to become Secretary General of the National Security Council.

Mr. Chatchai Bangchuad(นายฉัตรชัย บางชวด)

The Secretary General of the National Security Council.

General Pana Klaewplodtuk(พล.อ.พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.

Lieutenant General Norathip Poynok(พล.ท.นรธิป โพยนอก)

The 4th Army Region Commander.

National Security Council(สมช.)ℹ️

The organization whose Secretary position was subject to transfer.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave his statements.