“The Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army” Visits the Army Medical Department to Review Logistics Operations for the 2027 Fiscal Year

Today (4 November 2026) at the Army Medical Department in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, General Norathip Poynok, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and his delegation conducted an inspection and review of logistics operations for the 2027 fiscal year. They were welcomed by Lieutenant General Kriangchai Prasongsukan, Director-General of the Army Medical Department, along with the department’s leadership and commanders of its subordinate units.

During the visit, the Assistant Commander-in-Chief received a briefing on the mission, organizational structure, and operational performance of the Army Medical Department for the 2026 fiscal year. The briefing covered urgent tasks and key initiatives aligned with Royal Thai Army policy. Additionally, the Assistant Commander-in-Chief addressed challenges and discussed strategies to improve logistics capabilities in support of the department’s missions. To date, the Army Medical Department has effectively carried out its mandate, which includes planning, directing, and coordinating functions such as procurement, supply, maintenance, pathology services, health promotion, preventive medicine, dentistry, and medical treatment. It has also established doctrine and manuals, alongside conducting education, training, and drills for medical and nursing cadets, in accordance with the policies of the Royal Thai Army.

This inspection visit is part of the oversight and monitoring process for the Royal Thai Army’s logistics operations. It aims to ensure that the management of resources and the development of logistical capabilities within the Army Medical Department are carried out effectively, remain aligned with Army policy, and consistently support operational readiness for military medical missions.