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Welcome the army pullout
News, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2018
» The army has revealed plans for its greatest change of strategy in public memory. Beginning in a year, it will close the bases and shift most Bangkok-based combat units to outlying provinces. The planned move includes most major units of infantry, cavalry and artillery -- troops, tanks and big guns -- as well as headquarters and support units needed to support them. Two well-known regiments are to be completely decommissioned and all their soldiers reassigned.
Cyber army holds promise
News, Editorial, Published on 09/10/2018
» The new military lineup that moved into formation on Oct 1 has quickly unveiled plans to reinforce Thailand's "cyber army". Such mentions of this opaque force in the past have usually been a warning of another tightening of Big Brother-like surveillance, accompanied by arrests. The cyber army, frequently touted for 15 years but never publicly revealed, supposedly exists to protect the country from a cyber war. Perhaps this time, the Royal Thai Armed Forces can be persuaded to step up their protection while also allowing citizens more freedom online.
Army receives US Strykers
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/09/2019
» The Royal Thai Army yesterday received the first batch of US-made Stryker armoured infantry carriers.
Terracotta Army invades Bangkok
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/09/2019
» There is no need to fly to China to see the 2,700-year-old Terracotta Army of the Qin Dynasty as the world-renowned artefacts are marching to the National Museum Bangkok from Sunday until Dec 15.
China's immortal army invades
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/09/2019
» After resting underneath Lishan Mountain in Xi'an for more than 2,000 years, the unearthed Terracotta Army has just invaded Thailand as part of the touring exhibition "Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor Of China And Terracotta Warriors", on view at the National Museum Bangkok until Dec 15.
Army chief lashes 'communists'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/10/2019
» The Thai political scene heated up on Friday as army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong accused some politicians, academics and "old communist elements" of using "hybrid warfare" to undermine the country and the high institution.
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.
Army hunts checkpoint attackers
News, Abdullah Benjakat and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2019
» The 4th Army on Wednesday continued hunting suspects responsible for Tuesday night's brutal gun attack on a security checkpoint in Yala's Muang district, which left 15 village defence volunteers dead and five others injured.
Army hunts checkpoint attackers
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/11/2019
» The 4th Army on Wednesday continued hunting suspects responsible for Tuesday night's brutal gun attack on a security checkpoint in Yala's Muang district, which left 15 village defence volunteers dead and five others injured.
Prawit defends army spending
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2019
» The government and the Defence Ministry on Monday came out in defence of off-budget money after it came under close scrutiny from Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.