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Sutin presses ahead with annual reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang yesterday pressed ahead with the annual military reshuffle, although it remains unclear if he will retain his post in the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Navy chief repeats call for submarines purchase
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/04/2024
» Navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam is repeating his call for Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang to approve the navy's submarine procurement plan, after Mr Sutin retained his position following the latest cabinet reshuffle.
Air force loath to surrender golf courses
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/02/2024
» The air force has opposed a movement pressuring it to hand back two land plots, currently used as golf courses, to the government for conversion into public parks.
Death clip 'disrespectful'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/10/2023
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has voiced strong disapproval of Israel's display of a video clip of the brutal killing of a victim, asserted to be a Thai national, at a recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
Thaksin to return on Aug 10
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/07/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to arrive at Don Mueang airport on Aug 10, his daughter Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
Conscription blues
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2023
» The issue of compulsory military service has gained national attention in the lead-up to the May 14 polls, with several parties pledging to end it in favour of voluntary enlistment if elected as the next government.
PM calls for unity ahead of election
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday hinted at his concern about the lack of unity ahead of the election, urging all stakeholders to prioritise peace and security.
Thai, Korean govts affirm strategic ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/12/2021
» Thailand and South Korea on Monday agreed to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and pursue further talks to elevate their strategic partnership, according to Defence Ministry spokesman Gen Kongcheep Tantravanich.
Hauliers threaten strike over diesel
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/11/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to deploy military trucks to buttress the country's road cargo network should a protest event, in which hundreds of lorry drivers have vowed to picket the Transport Ministry over high fuel prices, results in prolonged strike action.
Armed forces set to submit reshuffle list
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/08/2021
» Leaders of the armed forces are expected to submit their candidate list for the annual reshuffle on Monday, a military source said, before adding the navy and air force look set to see new commanders installed in October.