Anutin explains Chatchai transfer and denies helicopter attacks

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the transfer of the National Security Council Secretary and denied reports of helicopters firing at citizens.

•The Cabinet approved the transfer of Chatchai Bangchuad from Secretary-General of the National Security Council to Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated the transfer is part of the regular appointment season to ensure personnel are in suitable roles.
•Anutin Charnvirakul declined to answer whether Gen. Chaipruek Duangprapat was requested to replace Chatchai Bangchuad.
•Anutin Charnvirakul denied the use of helicopters to shoot citizens, citing confirmation from the 4th Army Area Commander.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, at 12:50 PM, Anutin Charnvirakul spoke at Government House.
•The Cabinet resolved to transfer Chatchai Bangchuad from the position of Secretary-General of the National Security Council to the position of Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the transfer occurs during the appointment season to place individuals in roles where they are suitable and can work more efficiently.
•Anutin Charnvirakul refused to answer whether he requested Gen. Chaipruek Duangprapat from Gen. Pana Klaewplodtuk to take over the role of Secretary-General of the National Security Council.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated there is no need to set up a committee to investigate the use of helicopters firing at citizens.
•Anutin Charnvirakul asserted that the 4th Army Area Commander confirmed no helicopters were used to shoot citizens.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

Chatchai Bangchuad(ฉัตรชัย บางชวด)

The former Secretary-General of the National Security Council who was transferred to be the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office.

Gen. Chaipruek Duangprapat(พ ล.อ.ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

The Army Chief of Staff.

Gen. Pana Klaewplodtuk(พล.อ.พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

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

4th Army Area Commander(แม่ทัพภาคที่ 4)

The military officer who confirmed that no helicopters were used to shoot citizens.

Organization

National Security Council(สมช.)ℹ️

The organization where Chatchai Bangchuad previously served as Secretary-General.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body that resolved to approve the transfer of Chatchai Bangchuad.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Anutin Charnvirakul gave his statements on August 25, 2026.