National Security Chief Denies Replacement Talks, Hopes to Retire in Post
National Security Council chief Chatchai Bangchued denied replacement rumors at Government House on Monday, saying he has received no official signals and hopes to retire in his current position after 35 years of service.
At 9:50 a.m. on August 11, 2025, at Government House, Chatchai Bangchued, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), addressed reports of his potential replacement by laughing and saying it is a government matter. He confirmed he has heard the rumors but received no official signals and continues working normally as before.
When asked whether the Prime Minister had mentioned the topic, Chatchai confirmed there had been no such discussion, though he meets regularly with the PM for official duties. He declined to speculate on potential future changes, preferring to focus on continuing his normal work. When asked if the rumors had affected his performance, he said they should not, noting he has been at the NSC for nearly 35 years continuously.
When asked about his personal preference, Chatchai said it would be natural to retire in his current position if possible. He expressed deep attachment to the organization, having joined in 1992, and noted he would complete 35 years of service by his retirement in 2027. He reiterated that there are no signals of change, and everything continues as normal.
