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Taking on the men in green
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/02/2024
» There has been a growing focus on military land and commercial welfare projects over the past five years. With the Pheu Thai Party now in power and the Move Forward Party (MFP) leading the opposition, scrutiny of these lucrative assets and operations has intensified.
Local EOD robots ready for action
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2022
» The Defence Science and Technology Department (DSTD) have certified two locally made Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots to be used for commercial purposes and in Thailand's deep south.
Army panel to look at welfare projects
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/02/2020
» The army has set up a committee to examine the operation of its welfare projects, especially those related to housing, to ensure everybody gets fair treatment.
Army gives up cash cows
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/02/2020
» The army has struck a deal with the Finance Ministry's Treasury Department on the management of its commercial welfare projects and its commercial use of state land to ensure transparency and regulation compliance.
Army signs deal to let Finance manage welfare assets
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/02/2020
» The army has signed a memorandum of understanding that will pave the way for the transfer of state land and commercial businesses to the Finance Ministry and to allow most of their revenue to go to state coffers.
Defence 'off-budget' spend too opaque: FFP
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/12/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Sunday called on the Defence Ministry to disclose details about its off-budget spending for transparency and accountability.
Prayuth mulls tax cuts for consumers
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/05/2014
» National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has ordered his subordinates to look into slashing the value-added tax (VAT) rate to boost the economy.