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CSI LA in hot water over voting photos
Published on 19/03/2019
» The junta's top legal officer has gone to police with a complaint against the US-based administrator of the CSI LA Facebook page over election day photos of troops voting.
Snaps of troops land CSI LA Facebook page in hot water again
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2019
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has lodged a complaint against the administrator of the CSI LA Facebook page for posting four photos it claimed were evidence of soldiers being ordered to vote for a particular party.
Army says 'no meddling' in early voting
News, Published on 18/03/2019
» The army says military officers are free to cast their vote for whichever party they want and they are not under any order to vote for any particular politician.
A no-win situation
News, Postbag, Published on 04/03/2019
» Re: "India and Pakistan are both losing in Kashmir", (Opinion, March 2).
Why do we need conscripts?
News, Postbag, Published on 03/03/2019
» Re: "Conscription call 'to make army better'", (BP, March 1). Why does the army need conscripts? Definitely not to clean for some general or in fact any superior officer. As one general said, we have remote-controlled drones which can be fitted with cameras to guard the borders. A few of the drones can cover a large area without putting any lives at risk, and can also pinpoint where the enemy is. Something for the army to think about.
Electric pipe dream
News, Postbag, Published on 02/03/2019
» Re: "Electric cars will help cut smog", (Opinion, Feb 27).
Troop levels 'can't be cut'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2019
» The Defence Ministry has leapt to the defence of military conscription, insisting there would be a shortfall of troops if only voluntary recruitment is adopted.
11 charged over hoax news stories
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2019
» Eleven people have been arrested and charged with posting and spreading false information about the military conscription period being extended from two to four years, according to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD).
Military jumps the gun
News, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2019
» With key political parties vowing to downsize the military and defence spending as part of their campaign policies, the junta this week has tried to safeguard its interests by claiming transparency in its budget proposals and citing possible adverse effects if the country lacks an adequate defence.
Apirat singing wrong hymn sheet
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/02/2019
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong's harsh reaction to the idea of politicians who want to push for military reform has triggered a number of questions.