The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters (Thai: กองบัญชาการกองทัพไทย) or the RTARF HQ, is the joint headquarters of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, which is made up of the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy and the Royal Thai Air Force. Formerly the Supreme Command Headquarters (Thai: กองบัญชาการทหารสูงสุด), the name was changed in February 2008 to the "Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters". The Headquarters is divided into two branches: the "Command Group" and the "Joint Group". The Headquarters is headed by the Chief of Defence Forces (Thai: ผู้บัญชาการทหารสูงสุด), currently General Thanasak Patimaprakorn of the Royal Thai Army. The Chief is supported by several departments and directorates, including three Deputy Chiefs representing the three branches. The Headquarters is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Defense of Thailand and the Defense Minister.
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