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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.
Drug factory raided in Shan State
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/03/2020
» The Myanmar military raided an illicit drug factory and warehouses in the Shan State of Myanmar and seized a large quantity of drugs, precursor chemicals and equipment worth an estimated 2 billion baht.
Cybercriminal assets targeted
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/02/2020
» Armed forces leaders were yesterday briefed that police are stepping up efforts to confiscate the assets of criminals who use the internet to commit fraud.
Govt, Laos ink deal to fight drugs
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/12/2019
» Thailand and Laos have agreed to step up patrols and cooperation to combat the thriving narcotics trade along their common border.
Thamanat denies being key gang member
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/09/2019
» Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow has denied having been a key member of a heroin smuggling gang in a 1993 case in Sydney as reported by Australian newspapers.
Govt leaders tight-lipped on Thamanat's heroin sentence in Australia
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/09/2019
» The government is unlikely to be affected by an Australian news report about Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao’s four years in a Sydney jail for drug trafficking, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Transborder cooperation deal inked
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/09/2019
» Thailand and Myanmar yesterday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on transnational issues, including drug smuggling, the repatriation of Myanmar refugees and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).
Thailand, Myanmar expand transboundary cooperation
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2019
» Thailand and Myanmar on Tuesday agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on transnational issues, including drug smuggling, the repatriation of Myanmar refugees, and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).
Border battlefields to be developed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/02/2019
» Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to boost security and economic cooperation along their border with plans to turn former frontier battlefields into joint development areas, according to Defence Ministry's spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich.
Regime ups efforts for safe holidays
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2018
» Intelligence gathering will be beefed up to provide full security protection during the Christmas and New Year holidays, Defence Ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich said.