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Incoming Seal boss must navigate choppy waters
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/03/2014
» As long as there has been no royal endorsement of the military reshuffle list, the transfer of Rear Adm Winai Klom-in, Naval Special Warfare Command commander, or Seal commander, to an inactive post remains a rumour.
Ramadan row highlights rocky road to peace
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/06/2013
» It is no surprise that the seven new demands made earlier this week by Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) representative Ustaz Hassan Taib were met with outright rejection from Thai authorities.
Prayuth, Tanasak pose reshuffle dilemma
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/05/2013
» All eyes are now on army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha as the annual military transfer season draws near.
Getting on the peace train a welcome move
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/04/2013
» The peace talks held last week in Malaysia between the government and key figures of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) created a feeling of anxiety across the country.
Prayuth raises rhetoric on Preah Vihear ruling
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/01/2013
» The ongoing military exercises near the Thai-Cambodian borders give the impression that tensions over the long-standing Preah Vihear temple (known in Thai as Wat Khao Phra Viharn) dispute are escalating.
Temple ruling suspense has tensions rising
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2013
» The Yingluck Shinawatra administration's stance on possible rulings on the Preah Vihear dispute by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has triggered anti-government sentiment much sooner than expected.
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.
New air force chief choice hinges on Sukumpol
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2012
» The centennial of the air force's aviation history on July 2 with Gripen and F-16 jet fighters roaring over the skies above their Don Muang base ended with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat and the chiefs of all the forces impressed and applauding.
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.
Navy U-boats plan sunk, but all is not lost
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/04/2012
» The navy's ambitious plan to equip its armada with submarines has been dashed after the deadline set by Germany passed with no progress from Thailand on the deal.