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Council gives PM nod to suspend any coup plotters
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Defence Council has passed an amended draft of the Defence Ministry Administration Act that allows a prime minister to suspend any military personnel involved in planning a military coup.
Phumtham to see top brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he will meet armed forces chiefs to brief them on the government's plans.
Sutin ‘confident’ about anti-coup proposal
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Wednesday expressed confidence in a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, saying it could be a potential deterrent against military intervention.
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.
'Zero chance of a coup'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/05/2023
» Army chief Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae on Thursday provided assurances that no coups will take place while he is in charge, saying the word "coup" should not exist in anyone's vocabulary.
Prawit: I'm the best choice for reconciliation
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who is also the leader of the coalition-core Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), says he is the best man to promote national reconciliation and coordinate national development between politicians and the elite.
Legendary Si Sao Thewes residence being demolished
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/09/2020
» Si Sao Thewes residence, the long-time home of the late Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, a former prime minister, statesman and president of the Privy Council, is being demolished, according to military sources.
Military draft to stay: Prawit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/11/2019
» Conscription will not be scrapped anytime soon, as there are not enough volunteers signing up for military service, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Monday.
Apirat puts country on alert from the get-go
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/10/2018
» When Gen Apirat Kongsompong was appointed new army chief in the annual military reshuffle, it was generally assumed his job was to further cement the current regime's position.
Army chief refuses to rule out fresh coup
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/10/2018
» New army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong has not ruled out another military coup if fresh political unrest breaks out after the country switches back to civilian rule following a general election next year.