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US military strengthens deployment in Syria
AFP, Published on 19/09/2020
» WASHINGTON - The US Army announced Friday it was stepping up its military deployment -- both troops and equipment -- in northeastern Syria despite a push to limit its presence there, a move that follows tensions with Russia in the region.
PM axes bill on military draft
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/11/2020
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has slammed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's decision to refuse to endorse a bill to end military conscription that it sought to push through parliament.
Prayut cleared in military housing case
Online Reporters, Published on 02/12/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut has been cleared by the Constitutional Court of any wrongdoing in staying in army housing while being the prime minister.
Police, military chiefs start senator duty
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2020
» The country's top four military chiefs and national police chief reported for duty as newly appointed senators on Wednesday.
N.Korea stages Olympics-eve military parade
Associated Press, Published on 09/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG, South Korea: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over an extravagant military parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square on Thursday, grabbing the spotlight on the eve of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea to thumb his nose at Washington while making a point of showing off his new-found restraint toward Seoul.
Does China trump US on military?
News, Tobin Harshaw & Philip Gray, Published on 28/05/2018
» When is US$227 billion greater than $606 billion? When comparing Chinese defence spending to that of the US -- and if army chief-of-staff Mark Milley is the one doing the maths.
Military fights the battle of Korat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/06/2018
» At a time when major parties wrestle with what is described as the "siphoning power" of Phalang Pracharat Party in getting former MPs to defect to it for the new general election, Nakhon Ratchasima is seen as one of the most important target territories which they cannot afford to lose.
Military to join King's birthday celebrations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/06/2018
» The Defence Ministry is joining the nation in staging events to celebrate His Majesty the King's 66th birthday, ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich says.
Thailand's new military and new politics
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/10/2018
» Most likely not in accordance with his preference, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is finding out that the military high command he seized power with during the May 2014 coup will be fundamentally different when he leaves office.
The annals of Thailand's military dictators
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/10/2018
» As Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha eyes longer-term power beyond the next election, his eventual legacy will be compared to other military leaders who have come and gone as heads of past Thai governments. Had he left office or stepped down to run for it earlier, Gen Prayut might be in a better place. As things stand, his tenure and subsequent exit from the political scene does not appear promising for how he will be seen in hindsight.