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Mahathir's rise puts deep South talks at risk
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/05/2018
» The return of Malaysian strongman Mahathir Mohamad to politics has led to uncertainty over the peace talks over the deep South between the Thai authorities and the Mara Patani. The talks, initially set for last month, have been postponed.
Teething problems for new South delegation
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/11/2016
» When Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha set up the cabinet forward command, a 13-member delegation of special government representatives to coordinate efforts to bring peace to the deep South, it appeared to be a "dream team" at the beginning. After a month, the team now seems to be running into the same old problems that could bog down their efforts.
Air force readies to go digital
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/02/2016
» The Royal Thai Air Force is aiming for the skies in introducing a "digital air force" with the use of advanced technology and modern weaponry including jet fighters as part of a plan to upgrade air systems.
Speculation swirls over who will be next army chief
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/01/2016
» As current army chief Gen Theerachai Nakwanich is due to retire this September, speculation has been overwhelming about who will be his replacement.
Security put on alert over fears of IS gaining ground
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/11/2015
» The army and security agencies have tightened surveillance and counter-terrorism operations against the Islamic State (IS), amid reports the extremist group is attempting to spread to Southeast Asia.
Navy's B36bn sub purchase plan firms up
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/06/2015
» Within a matter of weeks, the navy will know if its dreams of having submarines of its own will become a reality.
US urges govt to take a broader view of cyber threats
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/06/2015
» With growing concerns over the rise of terrorism in Southeast Asia, the US is seeking to equip countries in the region with an ability to tackle cyber security threats.
Rumours won't loosen Prayut's firm grip on power
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/12/2014
» Even though analysts have tried to convince the public that it is external factors — such as depressed oil prices, global terrorism or the tumbling of the US Dow Jones index — that has sent the Thai stock market into a nosedive, no one can deny that local factors, especially a series of rumours, have made things worse.
Signs firm for army role in post-poll politics
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/11/2014
» Six months after the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) seized power, speculation is growing over a plan by the men in green to form a new political party, or perhaps a nominee party with military backing.
Surasak urges calm over NLA green bias
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/07/2014
» It’s crystal clear the new the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will be in a shade of “green,” with incumbent and former soldiers occupying more than half the seats.