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Generals fear looser grip on reshuffles
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/04/2024
» Top military commanders are concerned that a proposed rejig of the laws could invite undue political interference in armed forces' affairs, according to a military source.
Anti-coup safeguard may become law
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2024
» The Defence Council has greenlighted a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, said Jamnong Chaimongkol, defence vice minister.
Military's elite study course welcomes Paetongtarn
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/02/2024
» The National Defence College (NDC) has confirmed that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, won a place among the first batch of young executives to study a new defence curriculum, believed to open doors to important connections, which it is offering.
Doubt cast on MFP MP's conscription exemption
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/01/2024
» Lt Gen Taweepool Rimsakorn, commanding general of the Territorial Defense Command (TDC), on Monday cast doubt over the validity of a claim made by Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Jirat Thongsuwan that he has been exempted from mandatory military service.
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
Ministry to seek B600m to fund early retirements
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Defence Ministry is planning to request 600 million baht from the central budget to fund its early retirement scheme over the next three years.
Gen Saprang dies at age 75
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/11/2023
» Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr, a pivotal figure in the September 2006 coup that ousted the Thaksin Shinawatra government, died of lung cancer on Tuesday morning. He was 75.
Srettha to hold sub talks on China trip
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he would discuss a possible solution to the wrangle over a Chinese submarine Thailand has commissioned with the Chinese government during his trip there.
Srettha urges arms deals delay
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the armed forces to delay their arms procurement plans for the 2024 fiscal year so the government can spend its budget to help those who are most in need, sources said.
Military reform 'will go ahead'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/09/2023
» Military reform will go ahead with conscription to be gradually phased out and the armed forces expected to be much leaner within four years, new Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Monday.