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Apirat becomes new army chief
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/09/2018
» New commanders have been appointed for the three armed forces and to lead the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in the military reshuffle approved by His Majesty the King on Saturday.
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.
New chief to 'strengthen' army
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/09/2018
» Incoming commander-in-chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong says he will "strengthen the army" and take the lead in tackling major problems threatening national security.
Army gains ground in South
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/10/2018
» The Thai team engaged in peace talks in the insurgency-plagued deep South has seen a marked drop in violent attacks in the restive region, the crowning achievement of its efforts over the last four years, according to chief negotiator Gen Aksara Kerdphol.
Army gets about 40k volunteers
News, Published on 18/04/2025
» The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has concluded its 2025 military recruitment cycle with a notably high rate of voluntary enlistment.
Thai army launches online drive
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has called on the public to show moral support for military personnel by joining an online campaign under the Thai-language hashtag "Thai ni rak sangob" (Thailand values peace) "tae thung rob mai khlad" (yet will not shy away from conflict when duty calls).
Ethiopia mourns murdered army chief
AFP, Published on 25/06/2019
» ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian military and religious leaders on Tuesday condemned the assassinations of the army chief and other top officials at an emotional funeral service at which Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wept openly throughout.
Army budget out of control
News, Editorial, Published on 06/07/2019
» With Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's return to power as prime minister and him being tipped to also become the defence minister, the downsizing of the military and defence budget and repealing the military conscription rule -- which were electoral campaign pledges of key opposition parties -- are unlikely to take place.
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.
Brazilian army battling Amazon blazes
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/08/2019
» Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is sending troops to battle fires roaring through vast expanses of the Amazon as President Donald Trump offered US support to combat the disaster.