Showing 1 - 10 of 80
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
Decision day
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2023
» About 50 million Thais have the right to cast their vote on Sunday in an election to decide the future of the country, and whether it will undergo radical change or maintain the status quo. Another two million voters took part in advance voting previously.
Shaking up conscription
News, Published on 11/05/2023
» Academics and human rights defenders have expressed mixed responses to calls to scrap compulsory military service, which is gaining national attention in the lead-up to the May 14 polls.
When opposites attract
News, Published on 14/08/2021
» The annual budget bill has been a perennial sore point for all administrations and nearly always sees the government and opposition lock horns over how the country's finances should be spent.
Thanathorn's group warned over laser messages
Published on 12/05/2020
» Police and soldiers warn the Progressive Movement of prosecution for its building projections, with messages related to the political demonstration crackdown in 2010.
Prawit defends army spending
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2019
» The government and the Defence Ministry on Monday came out in defence of off-budget money after it came under close scrutiny from Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
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.
Kotee claims he's 'training civilian warriors'
Reuters, Published on 26/05/2017
» Fugitive red-shirt Wuthipong "Kotee" Kochathamakun claims he is training "civilian warriors" to oust the military government.
UDD to monitor charter referendum for cheating
Online Reporters, Published on 30/05/2016
» The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship will open centres throughout the country to monitor the Aug 7 charter referendum for possible fraud, UDD spokesman Thanawut Wichaidith saisd.
Charter drafters seek extra protection on tour
News, Published on 15/04/2016
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) will ask the government to provide protection during a campaign to educate the public about the draft constitution amid concerns about the potential risk of disruptions by opponents resorting to "dirty tricks".