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Annual military reshuffle back
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2023
» The annual military reshuffle is back in the spotlight, with leaders of the three armed forces and the chief of the Thai defence forces going into mandatory retirement at the end of September.
'No politics' in generals' trip
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/07/2023
» A trip by former army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong, and chief of the Thai defence forces, Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, to a Malaysian island on May 5-7 was about peace efforts in the deep South and had nothing to do with national politics, a source said yesterday.
‘No political agenda’ in generals’ Langkawi trip
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/07/2023
» A trip by former army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong and the chief of defence forces Gen Chalermpol Srisawat to a Malaysian island on May 5-7 had nothing to do with national politics, a source said on Tuesday.
Top brass unlikely to attend Thursday's PM vote
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/07/2023
» The nation's top military officers, all ex-officio members of the Senate, are unlikely to attend the joint parliamentary session on Thursday to vote for a new prime minister.
Cobra Gold drills begin in Rayong
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/03/2023
» Cobra Gold 2023, the largest international military exercise in mainland Asia, officially kicked off yesterday in Rayong and will run until March 10.
Thai and Myanmar armed forces' ties stepped up against drugs
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/01/2023
» Thai and Myanmar armed forces have agreed to work together to combat drug trafficking along the border.
Security to tighten in deep South
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/10/2022
» The country's southern border security is being strengthened ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit next month.
Army chief vows no post-poll coup
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/10/2022
» Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, chief of the defence forces, on Tuesday gave assurances that the military would not stage a coup after the next general election.
Troublemakers being watched closely ahead of Apec summit
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/10/2022
» The military and police are monitoring potential troublemakers ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and see no issues from foreign groups during the meeting, according to the chief of the defence force.
PM to meet top brass over reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/08/2022
» Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will meet with military top brass at the end of this month to discuss the upcoming annual reshuffle, which will see new chiefs of the navy and air force appointed, according to a Defence Ministry source.