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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.
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.
Seksakol named as PM's adviser
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed Seksakol Atthawong, founder of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), as his adviser, according to a source at Government House.
New memorial wall for military heroes
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/01/2023
» The army on Friday unveiled a memorial wall on which the names of more than 6,000 soldiers who gave their lives serving the country during past conflicts are written.
Panel set to begin probe into warship tragedy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/12/2022
» Navy chief, Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, has ordered the setting up of a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai.
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.
Thief steals mythical statue
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/07/2022
» A thief has taken a metal statue of the mythical Kotchasri, used as a symbol of the Defence Ministry, from its plinth in front of the Defence Technology Institute in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi.
Defence Ministry effigy stolen
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/07/2022
» A thief has taken a metal statue of the symbol of the Defence Ministry, the mythical Kotchasri, from its plinth in front of the Defence Technology Institute in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi.
Chaichan to sit on unity panel
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/12/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted on Friday that national security should be part of the reconciliation process as he confirmed the nomination of Deputy Defence Minister Chaichan Changmongkol as one of two government representatives on the proposed reconciliation panel.
Army will not 'meddle'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/10/2020
» Newly appointed army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae has insisted the army will stay away from politics and reiterated his pledge to protect the monarchy.