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Myanmar’s army chief challenges Biden, and bets big on China
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/02/2021
» By seizing power on Monday, Myanmar’s generals are providing US President Joe Biden with an early test of his efforts to counter the appeal of China’s authoritarian model in Asia.
Southern army chief, 6 others hurt in helicopter crash landing
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/07/2022
» The commander of the 4th Army Region and six other soldiers were injured when an army helicopter crashed into a tree during an emergency landing in Thepha district of Songkhla on Friday morning.
Sealed border ups pressure on Cambodia, says 2nd Army chief
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 16/09/2025
» CHIANG MAI - Sealing the border gives Thailand an edge in countering the military threat from Cambodia, 2nd Army Region commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang told a Chiang Mai forum.
Former northeast army chief skips senate panel over truce claim
Online Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» Former Second Army Area commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang refused to attend a Senate committee meeting on Tuesday, citing prior commitments, over his controversial remark about an early ceasefire during the Cambodia border clashes.
Army chief hits out at 'fake news' report on social media
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/07/2019
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has dismissed as "fake news" a social media post alleging he threatened to "come out" to end the chaos if a no-confidence debate was launched against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Army chief sees red over Pheu Thai's defence budget cut plan
Published on 18/02/2019
» Army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong on Monday said he strongly opposed the Pheu Thai Party's policy to cut the defence budget by 20% -- and use the money to instead promote young entrepreneurs.
Armenia crisis grows as president blocks bid to fire army chief
AFP, Published on 27/02/2021
» YEREVAN - Armenian President Armen Sarkisian said Saturday he had refused to sign a prime ministerial order to dismiss the army's chief of staff, deepening an entrenched national political crisis.
2nd Army chief rules out coup, stays neutral on PM's race
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2025
» Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, the commander of Thailand's 2nd Army Region, on Tuesday firmly rejected speculation that yet another military coup is brewing.
Israel army chief says war with Hamas will last 'many more months'
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel's army chief warned its war with Hamas will last "many more months" as the military stepped up strikes inside the Gaza Strip, where more than 20,000 people have already been reported killed.
Lebanon army deploys at pumps as bank chief firm on ending fuel subsidies
AFP, Published on 15/08/2021
» BEIRUT - Lebanon's army seized fuel from gas stations on Saturday to curb hoarding amid crippling shortages, as the central bank chief stood firm on his decision to scrap fuel subsidies.