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His Majesty the King has restored military ranks to two civilian officials serving in the Bureau of the Royal Household. Colonel Jakraphong Se-la was elevated to Major General and Lieutenant Colonel Nopparat Sathon to Colonel, effective October 17, 2026. The royal command was published in the Royal Gazette on November 13, 2026.

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The Royal Gazette website published the announcement on November 13, 2026, regarding the royal command restoring military ranks to civilian royal officials in the Bureau of the Royal Household. Exercising authority under Article 15 of the 2017 Constitution, the Royal Household Administration Act of 2017, the Royal Decree on Civil Service and Personnel Administration in the Royal Household of 2017, and the Military Rank Act of 1936, His Majesty the King graciously restored ranks to two officials as a special individual case: 1. Colonel Jakraphong Se-la promoted to Major General; 2. Lieutenant Colonel Nopparat Sathon promoted to Colonel. This takes effect from October 17, 2026. Announced on November 11, 2026, the 11th year of the current reign.

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