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Military reveals draft details
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/03/2018
» The armed forces will draft 104,734 conscripts this year from April 1 to 12, Territorial Defence Commander Viroj Vijitto said yesterday.
Military rule is poison
News, Postbag, Published on 22/09/2019
» Re: "PM doublespeak", (PostBag, Sept 21).
Military jumps the gun
News, Editorial, Published on 22/02/2019
» With key political parties vowing to downsize the military and defence spending as part of their campaign policies, the junta this week has tried to safeguard its interests by claiming transparency in its budget proposals and citing possible adverse effects if the country lacks an adequate defence.
Queen exudes military prowess
News, Published on 03/06/2019
» Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana has maintained a distinguished career in the military, having advanced through the upper echelons and being appointed to the highest rank of army general, which is a testament to the Queen's calibre and ability, comparable to that of any male officer.
No checks on military
News, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2026
» The recent decision by the caretaker government to classify the 2026 fiscal defence budget as confidential raises serious questions about transparency and accountability.
Military issue turns political
Published on 17/01/2026
» The protracted unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border is emerging as a decisive factor that could shape the policy direction of the next government.
Covid strikes military spending
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2022
» Military spending has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, and due to budgetary pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic several weapon purchase programmes have been shelved or scrapped to pool money into addressing the crisis and its economic fallout.
Military deals need scrutiny
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2022
» On this date each year, the military marks the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day with pomp and pageantry, with soldiers marching to showcase the forces' strength and solidarity. In the past couple of years, the celebration has improved for the better, with more social campaigns incorporated into the activities for the day, in an effort to keep the military relevant to society in the modern age.
Myanmar's military takeover falters
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/02/2023
» Global news headlines this month will be focused on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which falls on Feb 24. This external aggression, where a bigger state unilaterally takes territory from a smaller neighbour by force, can be juxtaposed to an internal subjugation in Myanmar, where a military coup took place two years ago this week. Whether the aggression is externally between states, or internally within a state, the oppressors behave the same way and pursue similar objectives of conquest and dominance. Reversing an internal subjugation is as morally compelling as turning back an external aggression. What Myanmar's civilian-led resistance coalition needs is a fraction of the aid the Ukrainians have been receiving.
Prayut defends military conscription
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/04/2023
» Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also defence minister, defended compulsory military conscription on Wednesday, saying it is necessary and draftees play an important role in safeguarding the country's borders.