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Military mulls new satellite options
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/05/2018
» The Defence Ministry is studying a plan to lease or co-invest in a new satellite at a cost of two billion baht a year over the course of 15 years.
Former Democrat leader Chuan no Mahathir: PM
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/05/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has played down talk of 79-year-old former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai returning as prime minister in the wake of Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad staging a comeback as the world's oldest premier after his shock election win this week.
Police to keep close eye on election rally
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/05/2018
» Police will be out in force today to monitor security and look out for lawbreakers during a rally at Thammasat University where pro-democracy demonstrators will step up calls for an election this year.
'Soft' policing pledge ahead of protests
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2018
» Army chief Chalermchai Sitthisad has ordered a close watch on pro-election campaigners planning to stage demonstrations on Saturday.
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.
Wind of change hits military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/03/2018
» The mid-year military reshuffle has shown signs that the Wong Thewan faction is clawing back influence from the Burapha Phayak camp which has dominated senior appointments in the promotion process for more than a decade.
OIC mission to get lowdown on unrest
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/02/2018
» Defence officials have been instructed to help explain how Thailand is tackling unrest in the insurgency-plagued deep South to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) delegates who are scheduled to visit the country.
Army chief denies Sulak's accusation of military rift
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/02/2018
» Army chief Chalermchai Sitthisad has poured scorn on social critic Sulak Sivaraksa's remarks that there is a rift between young and old soldiers, saying the military is still firmly united.
Govt wary of inflaming protests
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the secretary-general of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to keep a close watch on all political movements and take extreme precautions when pursuing legal action, according to sources.
Gen Prawit faces down ouster push
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/02/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is still committed to serving as a core pillar in taking care of the country's security, a ministry spokesman says, in a remark signifying the regime's No.2 man will not consider stepping down anytime soon.