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Unused navy land being transferred to poor next month
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2024
» Some state land currently used by the military is being transferred to the poor, starting with 3,918 rai (1,549 acres) of navy land next month, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Wednesday.
NSC set to extend emergency decree again
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» One district in the South was removed from the severe emergency area list, while the emergency decree will likely be imposed for another three months, according to the Emergency Situation Management Committee's recent meeting at the National Security Council.
Navy 'needs cabinet nod for sub' deal, according to OAG
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has told the navy that it must seek the cabinet's approval if it wants to extend a submarine procurement contract and assess the technical aspect of any changes to a submarine engine it has ordered before deciding whether there is a critical need for it, according to a source.
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.
Military bases to aid drug rehab efforts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2024
» The government plans to use military facilities as places to treat and stabilise drug addicts in a new initiative aimed at reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs.
PM marks Christmas with special socks and sweet bread
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wore red and green "Christmas socks" to work on Monday, and cheerfully asked reporters why they had not noticed it.
Govt set to reveal benefits for recruits
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/12/2023
» The Ministry of Defence looks set to offer an array of benefits to new service members, including occupational and educational training opportunities, to attract recruits under the government's new policy to fade out conscription and replace it with voluntary recruitment by 2028.
Anutin mulls 4am closing elsewhere
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/12/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will soon ask the cabinet to approve extending the opening time for pubs and bars located outside designated zones to 4am if everyone complies with the rules.
PM eyes regional meeting
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2023
» The government is extending an invitation to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to discuss -- at a new ministerial meeting Thailand will host for these nation's tourism ministers -- ways to jointly boost regional tourism.
Ministry to seek B600m to fund early retirements
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Defence Ministry is planning to request 600 million baht from the central budget to fund its early retirement scheme over the next three years.