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Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2018
» The annual military reshuffle has seen the appointment of assistant army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong as the new army chief -- a position perceived to be critical to smoothing the way for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reclaim his premiership and stay on in power after the next election.
Army reshuffle likely to buttress Prayut's control
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/04/2018
» The major annual military reshuffle at the end of September is once again expected to provide a solid cushion for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha beyond the general election tentatively set for early next year, according to a military source.