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Generals fear looser grip on reshuffles
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/04/2024
» Top military commanders are concerned that a proposed rejig of the laws could invite undue political interference in armed forces' affairs, according to a military source.
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
House panel questions Isoc prosecuting 9 youths
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2024
» A House committee studying the promotion of peace in the deep South has voiced concerns over the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's decision to pursue legal action against nine young activists who participated in a peaceful event last year.
Gen Saprang dies at age 75
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/11/2023
» Gen Saprang Kalayanamitr, a pivotal figure in the September 2006 coup that ousted the Thaksin Shinawatra government, died of lung cancer on Tuesday morning. He was 75.
Srettha urges arms deals delay
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the armed forces to delay their arms procurement plans for the 2024 fiscal year so the government can spend its budget to help those who are most in need, sources said.
Top govt trio meet with incoming military chiefs
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on Sunday had lunch with incoming military leaders to discuss military and security affairs.
Gen Prayut's last day at Government House
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/08/2023
» Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday that it was his last day of work at Government House, but he would continue to serve his role as a caretaker until the new cabinet's inauguration.
Thaksin ouster: Time to come home
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/07/2023
» The former army chief who staged a coup d'etat and overthrew the elected government of Thaksin Shinawatra 17 years ago now supports Thaksin's return to Thailand, seeing it as a good opportunity for national reconciliation.
‘No political agenda’ in generals’ Langkawi trip
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/07/2023
» A trip by former army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong and the chief of defence forces Gen Chalermpol Srisawat to a Malaysian island on May 5-7 had nothing to do with national politics, a source said on Tuesday.
Top brass unlikely to attend Thursday's PM vote
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/07/2023
» The nation's top military officers, all ex-officio members of the Senate, are unlikely to attend the joint parliamentary session on Thursday to vote for a new prime minister.