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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.
Anti-coup safeguard may become law
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2024
» The Defence Council has greenlighted a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, said Jamnong Chaimongkol, defence vice minister.
Military generals halved by 2027
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2024
» The number of generals at the Defence Ministry will be cut in half within three years as part of the government's policy to downsize the armed forces, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says.
Rift emerges in reshuffle of top brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/08/2023
» Replacements have been proposed for soon-to-retire top commanders of the armed forces, with the air force and the navy reportedly standing their ground over the choices of their new chiefs, according to a senior military source.
Annual military reshuffle back
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2023
» The annual military reshuffle is back in the spotlight, with leaders of the three armed forces and the chief of the Thai defence forces going into mandatory retirement at the end of September.
Prayut vows army will continue to ‘protect the country’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/08/2023
» The armed forces will continue to lead in “protecting the country”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Saturday when asked about the state of military stability amid rising political tensions.
Thailand awaits reopening of tourism access to Preah Vihear
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/05/2023
» Thais are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Preah Vihear temple ruins in Si Sa Ket, after 15 years of suspension, to promote tourism and a peace dialogue with Cambodia.
Cobra Gold 2023 draws to a close with live fire drills
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/03/2023
» The Cobra Gold military exercises, which this year saw 30 countries taking part, drew to a close on Friday.
Party 'no mere vehicle for PM'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/12/2022
» Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, has reaffirmed his belief that the party's main aim is serving the best interests of the people rather than helping Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha cling on to power.
Top trio's fate 'hinges on results'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/10/2022
» Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh said yesterday the future of the "three brothers in arms" -- a reference to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda -- hinges on how well they can manage the country before the election.