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Resentment over Lazada ad spreads to other armed services
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2022
» After the army on Monday banned its soldiers and agencies from buying products through Lazada's online platform, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Command, air force and navy have also reacted, but in softer tones.
Army chief issues ban as Lazada takes more flak
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2022
» The army chief on Monday issued an order prohibiting all troops, units and organisations under his command from buying products sold through Lazada's online platform in protest at a recent promotional video claimed to contain a slight on the Thai royal family.
Army boycotts Lazada over controversial video promotion
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2022
» The army chief has ordered all units and organisations under his command to stop buying products via the Lazada online platform, to protect the royal institution and in protest against a controversial video promotion.
Victory Monument graffitists slammed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/08/2021
» The Defence Ministry has strongly condemned anti-government protesters for vandalising Victory Monument, which commemorates soldiers and those who died protecting the Thai nation during the Franco-Thai war of 1940–1941, during the protest on Saturday.
Ministry condemns protesters' spray-painting of Victory Monument
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/08/2021
» The Defence Ministry has strongly condemned anti-government protesters who on Saturday spray-painted the Victory Monument, which contains the ashes of soldiers, police and civilians who died protecting the Thai nation.
Third Army chief rises to challenge of invisible enemy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2020
» From security missions to environmental protection and the fight against Covid-19, Third Army chief Chalongchai Chaiyakham is always kept busy. Manning the lookout for drug traffickers who try to sneak into Thailand from Myanmar and Laos is his usual routine, but when bushfires erupt, he offers help. Curbing the spread of coronavirus is the latest job on the list, as well as pre-retirement planning. In this interview, Lt Gen Chalongchai talks to WASSANA NANUAM about how he manages his days as a commander who oversees 17 northern provinces.
Princess helps poor receive medical aid
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/09/2018
» HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has donated a mobile medical vehicle to provide services for locals in the far South.
Everyone must 'wait their turn' to visit exhibition
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/11/2017
» No privileges will be afforded to certain groups of people visiting the exhibition on the royal cremation ceremony at Sanam Luang, as everyone must line up for their turn to have a look, army chief Chalermchai Sitthisad insists.
Drink drivers to work in mortuaries
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/04/2017
» Drink drivers caught during the Songkran festival will be ordered to work at mortuaries and hospital emergency rooms to make them aware of the danger of their offences, the Department of Probation says.
Hilltribe men liable forarmy draft
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/08/2014
» The Defence Ministry has resolved to end a ministerial regulation that exempts hilltribe men living in remote and border areas, from military service.