Special Lecture on “Transformative Leaders & Future Challenges: Challenges and Opportunities for Leaders in Developing the Armed Forces to Address Future Threats”
The Air War College was honored to welcome General Songwit Noonphukdi, Former Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, to deliver a special lecture titled “Transformative Leaders & Future Challenges: Challenges and Opportunities for Leaders in Developing the Armed Forces to Address Future Threats” to students of Air War College Class 60 on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
During the lecture, General Songwit shared valuable insights and experiences on military leadership, decision-making under pressure, and the development of personnel to effectively confront future threats. He emphasized that effective leaders must lead by example, communicate clearly, build trust within their organizations, and encourage initiative while maintaining discipline. These principles are essential to ensure mission success while properly caring for personnel, ultimately contributing to the sustainable strengthening and development of the armed forces and national organizations.
