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Apirat has lunch with PM
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/05/2021
» Gen Apirat Kongsompong, vice-chamberlain of the Royal Household Bureau, had lunch with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday, according to a source.
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.
Apirat orders vigilance for election
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2019
» Army chief Apirat Kongsompong has ordered all unit commanders to keep a close eye on security ahead of the March 24 election.
The end of an era? Apirat mulls dropping curtain on Army United
Sports, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/11/2019
» The Royal Thai Army is likely to disband its football club Army United, Chalermpol Srisawat, the team's vice-chairman, said yesterday.
Apirat speech sends chill
News, Editorial, Published on 12/10/2019
» It was "a lecture" that should never have been given by any army chief, for its combination of accusations against "the left" and young people, and sensational and biased political messages.
Discontent fires up Apirat
News, Published on 02/01/2020
» The army has ordered soldiers to stay alert to possible violent incidents as dissatisfaction with its alleged role in politics will likely continue unabated this year.
Apirat defends mandatory draft
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/11/2018
» The new army chief has ruled out an end to the military draft but said he would make sure soldiers treat conscripts as their "youngest brothers".
Gen Apirat poised to grab top army post
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/07/2018
» Assistant army chief Apirat Kongsompong is poised to take over the army's top post as the annual military reshuffle lists are being prepared in a move that would further cement the regime's power to run the country, according to a military source.
Reshuffle grooms potential army chief
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/08/2019
» This year's major military reshuffle is expected to be finalised on Friday, with a potential successor to the army chief set for promotion, according to a source in the army.
New army chief Apirat says he will 'strengthen' army
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/09/2018
» Incoming commander-in-chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong says he will "strengthen the army" and take the lead in tackling major problems threatening national security.