National

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The Royal Gazette has published a Royal Decree releasing a commissioned officer from Royal Protection Service duties. On May 26, 2025, the Royal Gazette website announced the release of a commissioned officer from his position as Royal Protection Service member. The decree, issued under Article 15 of the 2017 Thai Constitution and related legislation governing royal service administration and personnel matters, specifically releases Lieutenant General Pongsak Prom Thongsuk, Commander of the Armed Forces Division (acting) of the Royal Guard Command, from his Royal Protection Service duties effective May 21, 2025. The announcement was made on May 25, 2025, in the eleventh year of the current reign.

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