Kongsak Vantana
Thai Air Chief Marshal (1945–2026)
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Kongsak Vantana (Thai: คงศักดิ์ วันทนา; 30 July 1945 – 29 September 2026) was a Thai air force officer. He served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from 2002 to 2005.[1]
Kongsak Vantana | |
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คงศักดิ์ วันทนา | |
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| Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
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| Born | 30 July 1945 |
| Died | 29 September 2026 (aged 81) |
Awards | Meritorious Service Medal |
In December 2003, he received Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal (Military) award.[2]
He passed away in 29 September 2026, at the age of 81.[3]
Honour
Royal Decorations
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
Freemen Safeguarding Medal, 2nd Class 1st Cat
Order of the Direkgunabhorn, Gold Medalist
Chakra Mala Medal
Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira, First Class
King Rama IX Royal Cypher Medal, Fifth Class
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Foreign Honours
Sweden :
Commander 1st Class of the Order of the Polar Star
Netherlands :
Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
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