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Purge tests PM's resolve
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2022
» All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's next move following the purge of 21 MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) including Thamanat Prompow, the party's former secretary-general.
Prayut seeks 'Mr Right' to take over top job
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/11/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said he would be happy to have a better person replace him as premier of Thailand and claimed he is tired of using his authority.
What to expect from team Prayut
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/06/2019
» Gen Prayut was formally elected as the country's 29th prime minister by parliament. However, the military will still remain his tool to maintain a stable government and help achieve his vision for the country, says a military source close to the prime minister.
Military will respect election result: Army chief Chalermchai
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/01/2017
» Army commander-in-chief Chalermchai Sittisat on Saturday expressed confidence no coup would be staged to challenge the election results no matter who wins, saying the rules would be respected.
Prawit sets July 31 for referendum, election for 2017
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/02/2016
» Thais will vote on the new constitution on July 31, but elections for a new parliament will take place in 2017 even if the draft charter is rejected in the referendum, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Thursday.
PM: No change in martial law
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/09/2014
» The lifting of martial law will not be on the agenda of the first formal meeting between the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and the government, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday.
Blimp repairs to cost B30m
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/12/2012
» The army will spend at least 30 million baht to repair its troubled blimp which crash-landed in Pattani province on Thursday while on duty.
Sukumpol targets cutback in generals to rein in costs
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/10/2012
» Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat has stressed the need to streamline the armed forces, with a plan to slash the number of generals which has reached a staggering 1,600.
Navy gives up on subs plan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/05/2012
» The navy has given up on its plan to buy six second-hand submarines and will opt for a high-capacity frigate instead.
Thai navy pursues pirates
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/05/2012
» Somali pirates have captured a Liberian-flagged tanker carrying about 135,000 tonnes of oil for PTT Plc in the Gulf of Aden.