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3 generals had little say in reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/09/2022
» The result of the latest annual military reshuffle shows that the power of the "three brothers in arms" has diminished as they had little say in key army appointments, according to a source.
'Decrepit' PM fighting to stay put, claim reporters
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/12/2021
» The government and key cabinet ministers have been given epithets to reflect their performance in the eyes of reporters covering them.
So who wields influence now?
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2019
» The passing of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is unlikely to diminish the political power wielded by the "three military brothers" led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a military source.
Cops stop activists outside Prawit home
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/04/2018
» Two political activists were detained briefly by the police Monday for announcing their intention to carry out a symbolic gesture of protest at the residence of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Wind of change hits military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/03/2018
» The mid-year military reshuffle has shown signs that the Wong Thewan faction is clawing back influence from the Burapha Phayak camp which has dominated senior appointments in the promotion process for more than a decade.
Army chief vows to quash power cliques and conflicts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/01/2017
» No new power cliques or conflicts will emerge emerge over the annual reshuffle in the army, commander-in-chief Chalermchai Sittisat says.
Prayut, Prawit still firm friends, despite the rumours
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/07/2016
» Despite rumours about a growing rift, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his deputy, Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, have not only maintained their camaraderie but also solidified the power of the regime.
Military reshuffle not just seen as 'power sharing'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/01/2017
» The reshuffle of top military officers late last year looks to have had a lot to do with the future power of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha rather than just fixing alleged prejudice in military appointments.
Prayut shores up support of military
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/09/2016
» The appointment of a "red beret" army chief is being seen by military observers as a calculated move by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen the long-standing grip of the powerful Burapha Phayak clique backed by Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon.
Prayuth destined to be PM: seer
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/06/2014
» A fortune teller respected by Prayuth Chan-ocha predicted on Thursday his follower would be the next prime minister.