Apirach Kongsompong

General Apirach Kongsompong, often referred to as 'Big Red', is a former Commander of the Royal Thai Army. He gained prominence during his military career and became a notable figure in Thai politics. Recently, he made headlines by clarifying his relationship with businessman Ben Smith, emphasizing that their interaction was brief and limited to a casual acquaintance during a training program in 2014. The context of his remarks arose from an investigation by Thailand's Anti-Money Laundering Office, which had implications for Smith.