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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.
Deal for sub with Chinese engine most 'likely' a go
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Defence Ministry expects to have a solution for its submarine procurement predicament within the next two weeks and is likely to accept the Chinese engine, said a navy source.
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.
Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.
Govt looks to scrap NCPO-issued orders
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/09/2023
» The government will ask the Council of State, its legal advisory body, for advice on whether it is possible to revoke orders and announcements issued by the now-defunct coup-makers National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Prawit to resign as MP while retaining PPRP leadership
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/08/2023
» Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said on Thursday he will resign as an MP but will remain as leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Gen Prayut's last day at Government House
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/08/2023
» Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday that it was his last day of work at Government House, but he would continue to serve his role as a caretaker until the new cabinet's inauguration.
Rift emerges in reshuffle of top brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/08/2023
» Replacements have been proposed for soon-to-retire top commanders of the armed forces, with the air force and the navy reportedly standing their ground over the choices of their new chiefs, according to a senior military source.
Panurat set to become next drugs czar
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/08/2023
» The Justice Ministry has appointed assistant national police chief, Pol Lt Gen Panurat Lakboonto, as the new secretary-general of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Gen Prawit receives 78th birthday wishes
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/08/2023
» Politicians, military and police top brass, as well as close associates, extended their best wishes to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who celebrated his 78th birthday yesterday.