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Illegal structures on border in Trat ‘being removed’
Published on 30/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Navy has confirmed progress in dismantling structures encroaching on Thai territory along the border in Trat province, as parallel operations to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance have secured more than 236,000 square metres of land.
Thai soldiers ‘tortured and killed Myanmar migrant’, rights group says
Published on 15/11/2024
» A human rights group has called on Thai authorities to fully investigate three soldiers for the “horrific” death of a Myanmar migrant on the border in Tak province earlier this year, saying they had tortured and beaten the man.
Navy ships on standby for evacuations
News, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy has four ships on standby in the Andaman Sea, ready to evacuate Thais from Myanmar if the civil conflict there escalates.
Defence body eyes reform
News, Published on 02/06/2023
» The Defence Council has declared its own plan to reconfigure the armed forces in response to the Move Forward Party (MFP) pressing for military reform.
Thousands join picnic-style rally against coup
Published on 27/11/2020
» Pro-democracy demonstrators transformed the busy Lat Phrao intersection into a giant picnic area on Friday evening as they rallied to pledge their opposition to military coups.
New army chief pledges to restore peace to society
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/09/2020
» Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae, the incoming army chief, on Wednesday pledged to restore peace to Thai society, support the country's development and be loyal to and protect the monarchy.
A million volunteers help curb coronavirus infections
Published on 09/06/2020
» Thailand is banking on an army of volunteer community health workers, tight border controls and acceptance of social distancing to reopen its economy, after a lockdown prevented a large novel coronavirus outbreak.
New chief to 'strengthen' army
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/09/2018
» Incoming commander-in-chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong says he will "strengthen the army" and take the lead in tackling major problems threatening national security.
New army chief Apirat says he will 'strengthen' army
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/09/2018
» Incoming commander-in-chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong says he will "strengthen the army" and take the lead in tackling major problems threatening national security.
New military leaders join NCPO ranks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/10/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed four new armed forces leaders as members of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), with the incoming army chief Chalermchai Sitthisart becoming the new NCPO secretary-general.