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Growing professionalism
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/12/2012
» It seems there are fewer ammart military officers in the army these days. However, this does not necessarily mean these officers have switched loyalty to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Pitak Siam rumour mill hums
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/11/2012
» Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit's sudden decision to call off the anti-Yingluck Shinawatra government rally at the Royal Plaza on Saturday less than nine hours into the demonstration was a surprise to everyone.
Reshuffle saga leaves Sukumpol stronger
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/09/2012
» Now that the military reshuffle crisis is over, with Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat having triumphed over his rivals, the "winner" appears to have consolidated absolute power in the ministry.
Uniformed chess moves from near and far
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/10/2012
» Time has proven that ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has deployed the right tactics in dealing with the armed forces and other men in uniform for his own gains.
Army chief forming new South unit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/07/2012
» The road ahead is rough for army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha as he presses ahead with a plan to set up the 4th Army Corps, a new military unit, to tackle the insurgency in the deep South.
Defence rift casts army in bad light
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/09/2012
» 'Don't start counting the bodies if the battle is not yet over" is a phrase that best describes the high-profile rift between Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat, defence permanent secretary Sathian Phoemthongin and Chatree Thatti.
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".
Preah Vihear dispute weighs on army brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/05/2012
» The uncertain situation on the border with Cambodia could be why the army will enjoy the largest chunk of the defence budget in the next fiscal year.
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.
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.