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Army chief paranoid?
News, Postbag, Published on 28/09/2019
» Re: "Apirat says B12bn of US arms 'a necessity'", (BP, Sept 26). Every time I read the army's attempt to justify their need for more extremely violent weapons, I get the feeling that the main qualification necessary for the head of the army is that he needs to be extremely paranoid. Who does he think is going to attack us? The last attack on the army that I remember was some guy who rammed a tank with his taxi at or near the Royal Plaza. Is the army commander afraid that it will be a whole fleet of taxis next time?
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 chief a fearmonger
News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2020
» As the army chief, Gen Apirat Kongsompong should stay out of politics. But he has always found it hard to resist the temptation of spreading or stirring biased and provocative political messages. His latest remark, which suggests possible arms robbery and associated street violence, is as weak and bewildering as ever because it is not accompanied with even a shred of evidence. It also lacks a sense of certainty. What is certain is that it is a disservice to the nation.
Army chief visiting US
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/05/2023
» Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae left for Hawaii on Sunday night and will return late this month.
US Army Pacific commander visits Thai army chief
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/03/2022
» Gen Charles Flynn, the commanding general of the United States Army Pacific, met Thai army commander-in-chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewthae to discuss security cooperation on Wednesday.
Army chief urges Ranong boost
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/10/2020
» Ranong: Army commander Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae is calling for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions to revive trans-border trade with Myanmar's Kawthaung.
4th Army chief rejects promotion
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/02/2018
» Lt Gen Piyawat Nakwanich is to remain as Fourth Army Region commander after opting not to be promoted to full general in the upcoming mid-year reshuffle, according to an army source.
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.
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.
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.