Thailand’s yearly military reshuffle may be delayed due to coalition government

[webfact]

 

In light of the formation of an impending coalition government, Thailand’s yearly military reshuffle might be subjected to a delay, as revealed by Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is concurrently serving as the Defence Minister and Prime Minister. His announcement was made on Friday, upon the closure of a Defence Council session.

 

Expressing uncertainty about the timing of the reshuffle, Prayut said that he has no idea when it will be. His comments were remarkable as he usually refrains from engaging in political discourse following his election loss.

 

The justification for the potential hold up, he explained, centres on the fact that political groups are currently focused on establishing a coalition government, leading to certain other activities, including the annual reshuffle, being put on hold.

Nonetheless, an insider from the Defence Council shed some light on Prayut’s thoughts during the meeting. As per this source, the incumbent prime minister and defence minister urged the military’s top brass to sustain their efforts, irrespective of who will take the reins of the defence ministry or the prime minister’s office.

 

by Mitch Connor

Riot police officers stand guard at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, July 19. (AP Photo/Wason Wanitchakron)

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailands-yearly-military-reshuffle-may-be-delayed-due-to-coalition-government

 

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[hotchilli]

Is he still around?

[herfiehandbag]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Is he still around?

Surely you didn't expect him to actually go?

 

Hanging in there for:

1)Formal appointment to the "Prem" role.

2) Regency ( connected to (1)).

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is concurrently serving as the Defence Minister and Prime Minister.

Churchill would be laughing laughing in his grave at this lying Idiot.

[fobuff]

Yes, and they should fire (retire) all flag officers of the military and start anew.

 

It's the only way to save the country from these cronnies....