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Uniformed chess moves from near and far
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/10/2012
» Time has proven that ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has deployed the right tactics in dealing with the armed forces and other men in uniform for his own gains.
PAD hopes Boonlert can oust govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/11/2012
» The new role of Royal Turf Club secretary-general Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit as the leader of the Pitak Siam group - which recently staged an anti-government mass rally in Bangkok - has prompted political observers to link the military veteran with the <i>ammart</i>, or pro-establishment elites.
Pitak Siam rumour mill hums
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/11/2012
» Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit's sudden decision to call off the anti-Yingluck Shinawatra government rally at the Royal Plaza on Saturday less than nine hours into the demonstration was a surprise to everyone.
Secret southern handbook
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/08/2012
» Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha always gets upset every time he hears two statements about the southern violence. "The army is reluctant to cure the problem because it enjoys the budget allocated to fight insurgents" is the first one. The other is: "The army is still left in the dark about who is its enemy".
Reshuffle saga leaves Sukumpol stronger
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/09/2012
» Now that the military reshuffle crisis is over, with Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat having triumphed over his rivals, the "winner" appears to have consolidated absolute power in the ministry.
Defence rift casts army in bad light
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/09/2012
» 'Don't start counting the bodies if the battle is not yet over" is a phrase that best describes the high-profile rift between Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat, defence permanent secretary Sathian Phoemthongin and Chatree Thatti.
New air force chief choice hinges on Sukumpol
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2012
» The centennial of the air force's aviation history on July 2 with Gripen and F-16 jet fighters roaring over the skies above their Don Muang base ended with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat and the chiefs of all the forces impressed and applauding.
Army chief forming new South unit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/07/2012
» The road ahead is rough for army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as he presses ahead with a plan to set up the 4th Army Corps, a new military unit, to tackle the insurgency in the deep South.
Govt keeps US military close, China's closer
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/05/2012
» The visit to China by top military brass last week was like killing two birds with one stone as it will help Thailand balance its military strategy between Beijing and Washington, while it sought help in solving problems with Cambodia.
Red shirt power makes generals wary of mounting a coup
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/06/2012
» Every time the country is bogged down by political crisis, the spectre of a coup seems to be the first thing that emerges.