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New peace negotiations to begin Tuesday
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/02/2024
» A new round of talks between the government's peace team and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) starts on Tuesday in Malaysia, according to a National Security Council (NSC) source.
More than 25,000 men volunteer for military service
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/04/2023
» A total of 25,100 Thai men men had applied for voluntary enlistment this year as of Sunday, with backgrounds as diverse as being monks and holders of a master's degree, army deputy spokeswoman Maj Gen Sirichan Ngathong said.
PM's surprise visit to Khao San Road
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday paid a surprise visit to Khao San Road and enjoyed a water fight there.
Prayut says military draft 'still necessary'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/04/2023
» Conscription is still necessary as enlisted men have played an important role in safeguarding the country's borders and national defence, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also serves as defence minister.
Prayut defends military conscription
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/04/2023
» Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also defence minister, defended compulsory military conscription on Wednesday, saying it is necessary and draftees play an important role in safeguarding the country's borders.
Chakthip backs off governorship run after PPRP change of heart
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/11/2021
» Former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda's decision to forego his ambition to run for Bangkok governor was motivated by the ruling Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) waning support for his candidacy, according to a source in the party.
Legendary Si Sao Thewes residence being demolished
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/09/2020
» Si Sao Thewes residence, the long-time home of the late Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, a former prime minister, statesman and president of the Privy Council, is being demolished, according to military sources.
No extension of curfew hours despite many violations
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/04/2020
» The curfew will not be extended beyond current hours even though people continue to defy the edict, introduced to control the spread of Covid-19 disease, Defence Forces chief Gen Pornpipat Benyasri said on Friday.
Govt steps up virus fight
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/03/2020
» The government has stepped up measures to contain the coronavirus or Covid-19 if the country reaches Stage 3, a full-blown pandemic, with the first measure to use a newly built hospital to treat only Covid-19 patients, as the number of infections jumped alarmingly to 114 yesterday.
Army returns Prem's home
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/10/2019
» The home of late Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda will be returned via the army to the Royal Household Bureau on Thursday.