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Sukumpol says rift with generals has come to an end
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/09/2012
» Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat insists a rift over the transfers of three generals at the ministry has been mended.
Sukumpol seeks to end Sathian row
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2012
» Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat will ask the Defence Council to settle the conflict over the appointment of the new permanent defence secretary.
Sathian seeks PM's counsel over reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/08/2012
» Permanent secretary for defence Sathian Phoemthongin has requested a meeting with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to discuss his opposition to the allegedly unlawful choosing of his successor.
Secret southern handbook
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/08/2012
» Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha always gets upset every time he hears two statements about the southern violence. "The army is reluctant to cure the problem because it enjoys the budget allocated to fight insurgents" is the first one. The other is: "The army is still left in the dark about who is its enemy".
New air force chief choice hinges on Sukumpol
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2012
» The centennial of the air force's aviation history on July 2 with Gripen and F-16 jet fighters roaring over the skies above their Don Muang base ended with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat and the chiefs of all the forces impressed and applauding.
Gripen show to mark centennial of Thai aviation
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/07/2012
» It has been almost one year since six Gripen fighter jets from Sweden were commissioned for service at Wing 7 in Surat Thani.
Red shirt power makes generals wary of mounting a coup
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/06/2012
» Every time the country is bogged down by political crisis, the spectre of a coup seems to be the first thing that emerges.
Yingluck eyes defence post
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/06/2012
» Rising speculation that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra may concurrently take up the defence portfolio in the next cabinet reshuffle has not surprised senior military officers.
Govt keeps US military close, China's closer
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/05/2012
» The visit to China by top military brass last week was like killing two birds with one stone as it will help Thailand balance its military strategy between Beijing and Washington, while it sought help in solving problems with Cambodia.
Prem calls on armed forces to stick together, put nation first
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/04/2012
» Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda has called for unity among the Royal Thai Armed Forces and asked them to remain steadfast in their loyalty to the monarchy and the nation.