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Rumours won't loosen Prayut's firm grip on power
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/12/2014
» Even though analysts have tried to convince the public that it is external factors — such as depressed oil prices, global terrorism or the tumbling of the US Dow Jones index — that has sent the Thai stock market into a nosedive, no one can deny that local factors, especially a series of rumours, have made things worse.
Elite royal guards go on Defence Ministry payroll
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/02/2014
» A unit of elite soldiers, the Royal Security Command, has been transferred to come under the authority of the Defence Ministry in its administrative streamlining of protective duties for the royal family.
Army takes lese majeste battle to cyberspace
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/10/2013
» The post-coup era has brought a new challenge to the military - how to step up its work in connection with the protection of the monarchy.
Thais zero in on having Asean's best air force
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/09/2013
» The deployment of 12 newly delivered Gripen fighters at Surat Thani air base enables Thailand to get closer to its goal of becoming one of Asean's best air forces.
Amid coup talk, government moves to appease army
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/06/2013
» The recent high-profile dinner between Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, together with the defence minister and military top brass, at a Bangkok hotel has quietened rumours of conflict between the government and military.
Botched base raid fails to slow insurgents
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/02/2013
» It was a matter of life and death for officers at the 2nd Rifle Company of the Royal Thai Marines in Bacho district of Narathiwat as they waited for an expected armed attack by southern insurgents on the night of Feb 13.
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.
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.
Preah Vihear dispute weighs on army brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/05/2012
» The uncertain situation on the border with Cambodia could be why the army will enjoy the largest chunk of the defence budget in the next fiscal year.
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.