อดุลย์ บุญธรรมเจริญ

Adul Boonthamcharoen is a Thai military officer and politician currently serving as the Minister of Defence. A graduate of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, he previously served as the Commander of the Second Army Area, where he oversaw security operations along the Thai-Cambodian border and in the southern Isan region. Following his military career, he was appointed as Deputy Minister of Defence in 2025 before assuming his current cabinet position in March 2026. He also holds a degree in public administration from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).