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Brothers in arms: military chiefs cosy up
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/03/2018
» Amid international condemnation over the alleged ethnic cleansing by Myanmar security forces against Rohingya Muslims in northern Rakhine State, Thailand has become a target of criticism for not expressing its opposition to this with the Myanmar government.
Theerachai heads off Queen's musketeers
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/12/2015
» Soon after Theerachai Nakvanich took on the job of army chief, the nuanced identity of the Burapha Phayak, or Tigers of the East, and the Queens Guard became more distinct.
A tough choice for the man who can trust so few
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2014
» Will he or won’t he? That is the question many people are asking about National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) leader Prayuth Chan-ocha, and whether he will stay on as army chief after his mandatory retirement this September.
Navy, defence reshuffles take different turns
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/08/2013
» The annual reshuffle at the navy appears to have been a smooth one without any political tsunami, with deputy navy commander Narong Pipatthanasai tipped to take up the top naval post.
Yingluck on grand tour of the armed forces
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/01/2012
» The visits to the headquarters of all three armed forces last month was just the beginning of a campaign by Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa aimed at boosting the image of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.