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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.
Apirat vows to halt coup d'etat plots
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/10/2016
» The appointment of 1st Army commander Lt Gen Apirat Kongsompong reflects the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) attempt to ensure there are no counter-coups while the regime clings on to power over the coming years.
New military leaders join NCPO ranks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/10/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has appointed four new armed forces leaders as members of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), with the incoming army chief Chalermchai Sitthisart becoming the new NCPO secretary-general.
Prem 'not involved' in army chief pick
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/09/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda had nothing to do with the nomination of the new army chief.
US frozen out of defence deals
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/05/2016
» The military regime's major defence acquisition programmes over the past two years suggest the regime is "liberating" itself from a pact with the United States and gearing towards partnership with China, Russia and European countries.
Preah Vihear spat leads to transfer
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/05/2016
» The officer who spearheaded the construction of a scaled-down replica of the ancient Preah Vihear temple near the Thai-Cambodian border in Si Sa Ket province has been abruptly transferred to an inactive post.
Preah Vihear temple replica faces the wrecking ball
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/05/2016
» A scaled-down replica of the ancient Preah Vihear temple, announced with fanfare last week as a tourist drawcard, is likely to be demolished to prevent harming relations with Cambodia, a military source says.
Military builds Preah Vihear temple replica
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/04/2016
» Amid efforts to mend a rift with Cambodia over disputed land around Preah Vihear temple, the Thai military has built a miniature version of the Hindu site on Pha Mor E-Daeng cliff.
Hanuman statues 'to protect nation'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/04/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday presided over a ceremony to cast statues of Hanuman -- a Hindu monkey god -- intended to safeguard the country and the monarchy.
Security chiefs laud 650 'defectors'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/04/2016
» Top security officials yesterday praised 650 "defectors" from southern insurgency groups for crossing over, promising them a better, more peaceful life.