Kongsak Vantana Explained

Kongsak Vantana (th|คงศักดิ์ วันทนา; born 30 July 1945) is a former Thai air force officer. He served as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from 2002 to 2005.^[1]

In December 2003, he received Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal (Military) award.^[2]

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

Foreign Honours

• :
  • Commander 1st Class of the Order of the Polar Star
• :
  • Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former Commander-in-chief. 18 February 2021. Royal Thai Air Force.
2. News: 13 December 2003. Thai Air Force Chief Receives Prestigious Military Award. Government of Singapore. 18 February 2021.