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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.
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.
Generals fear looser grip on reshuffles
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/04/2024
» Top military commanders are concerned that a proposed rejig of the laws could invite undue political interference in armed forces' affairs, according to a military source.
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.
Prayut team drafting response to suspension for end of week
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/08/2022
» A team of legal advisers to Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is working on a statement in response to the Constitutional Court's order suspending him from his duties as prime minister.
Prawit begins caretaker duty
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2022
» Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will follow Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's lead in the annual military and police reshuffle and refrain from meddling in lists already prepared by Gen Prayut, according to a government source.
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.
Military to set up 10 field hospitals
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/04/2021
» Ten field hospitals in Bangkok and surrounding provinces are to be set up to provide 3,000 beds to accommodate the growing number of Covid-19 patients, infected as a result of the night entertainment cluster in the capital's Thong Lor area.
Children's day events go online
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/01/2021
» The armed forces will suspend its on-site activities for National Children's Day due to the fresh outbreak of Covid-19.
Soldiers leaving for training in US
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/10/2020
» A total of 189 soldiers will depart on Saturday for a month-long evaluation course in the United States, following the recent joint drill in Hawaii.