The Royal Thai Air Force is preparing to rename itself “The Royal Thai Air Force and Space” to reflect its expanded duties, spokesperson Air Vice Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee has announced.
As part of this initiative, a National Air and Space Interests Coordination Centre will be established on April 1 next year, to consolidate air and space-related responsibilities inside and outside the armed forces.
The spokesperson made the announcement following a meeting of commanders-in-chief, chaired by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Songwit Noonpackdee.
He added that the restructuring of the Thai Air Force will include an amendment to the Defence Ministry’s Act, to officially rename the force.
The proposed amendment will be submitted to Parliament for approval, the spokesperson said.
