webfact Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Deputy PM confirms suitability of new military top brass BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has asserted that the appointments of all new military commanders were considered based on their suitability. Following the nomination of new Commanders-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, Gen Prawit pointed out that there is no need to set expectations for the incoming chiefs as all of them have been holding high-ranking positions and possess extensive experience. He voiced his confidence in their ability to smoothly carry on all tasks left behind by their retiring predecessors. Regarding the promotion of Gen Chalermchai Sittisart as the new Army Chief, the deputy premier affirmed that he has been advancing in his career through due processes and is most suitable for the job in the current situation. As for Lt Gen Piyawat Nakwanich, who is set to assume the post of Fourth Army Region Commander overseeing the southern region, Gen Prawit assured he will be able to effectively continue with the prevention of unrest in the Deep South, given his experience and expertise in intelligence. -- nnt 2016-09-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 No need to set expectations as all of them have been holding high ranking positions and posses extensive experience. Sounds like so many serving in the current junta and nothing is expected of them either except BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Advanced through due process my a..e. Advanced through very large cash hand over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 His opinion is worth jack, the guy should be in a retirement home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 suitable for what? it comes down to how you define suitable; suitable to maintain the status quo or suitable to make the country a better place for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 "BANGKOK, 13 September 2016 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has asserted that the appointments of all new military commanders were considered based on their suitability." No further comment is required as we all know what he means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 based on their suitability = amount of money in their bank account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac10 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Did you know the last time Thai military were actively involved in a "real" live shooting war was during the Vietnam war when two companies of Thai troops were embeddd with french forces at Dien Bien Phu. During the battle when the French were under attack from the Viet Minh, the two companies of Thai troops abandoned their positions, and ran off into the jungle. No doubt their glorious fighting prowess has been "realigned" in Thai military history. Meanwhile the process of manufacturing more generals continues unabated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 20 minutes ago, bobmac10 said: Did you know the last time Thai military were actively involved in a "real" live shooting war was during the Vietnam war when two companies of Thai troops were embeddd with french forces at Dien Bien Phu. During the battle when the French were under attack from the Viet Minh, the two companies of Thai troops abandoned their positions, and ran off into the jungle. No doubt their glorious fighting prowess has been "realigned" in Thai military history. Meanwhile the process of manufacturing more generals continues unabated. No Thailand sent troops into Vietnam in the American police Action, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Please note that the appointment of Chalermchai Sittisart to the top Army spot, and all of the other appointments/promotions including 115 newly-minted generals, have been royally endorsed by His Majesty the King and the list announcing the closely watched annual military reshuffle was published in the Royal Gazette on Friday. To suggest anything other than "suitability" could be misinterpreted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Please note that the appointment of Chalermchai Sittisart to the top Army spot, and all of the other appointments/promotions including 115 newly-minted generals, have been royally endorsed by His Majesty the King and the list announcing the closely watched annual military reshuffle was published in the Royal Gazette on Friday. To suggest anything other than "suitability" could be misinterpreted. I doubt what you say is correct in its entirety. That is as far as I can go on the matter. Edited September 13, 2016 by baboon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 14 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Please note that the appointment of Chalermchai Sittisart to the top Army spot, and all of the other appointments/promotions including 115 newly-minted generals, have been royally endorsed by His Majesty the King and the list announcing the closely watched annual military reshuffle was published in the Royal Gazette on Friday. To suggest anything other than "suitability" could be misinterpreted. Wait, isn't <nevermind> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, jamesbrock said: Wait, isn't <nevermind> Enough said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 52 minutes ago, bobmac10 said: Did you know the last time Thai military were actively involved in a "real" live shooting war was during the Vietnam war when two companies of Thai troops were embeddd with french forces at Dien Bien Phu. During the battle when the French were under attack from the Viet Minh, the two companies of Thai troops abandoned their positions, and ran off into the jungle. No doubt their glorious fighting prowess has been "realigned" in Thai military history. Meanwhile the process of manufacturing more generals continues unabated. I thought that they sent troops to Vietnam during the" American War".. I don't know how effective they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 1 hour ago, mtls2005 said: Please note that the appointment of Chalermchai Sittisart to the top Army spot, and all of the other appointments/promotions including 115 newly-minted generals, have been royally endorsed by His Majesty the King and the list announcing the closely watched annual military reshuffle was published in the Royal Gazette on Friday. To suggest anything other than "suitability" could be misinterpreted. Suggest you read carefully what you wrote and think intelligently whether this is physically possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 All these "merit-based" promotions at the one time - it's just like Race Horse Birthdays (all on the same day). And the similarities don't end just there, there is as much manure exuding from the little Prat as there is from all those equines on their special day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 4 hours ago, bobmac10 said: Did you know the last time Thai military were actively involved in a "real" live shooting war was during the Vietnam war when two companies of Thai troops were embeddd with french forces at Dien Bien Phu. During the battle when the French were under attack from the Viet Minh, the two companies of Thai troops abandoned their positions, and ran off into the jungle. No doubt their glorious fighting prowess has been "realigned" in Thai military history. Meanwhile the process of manufacturing more generals continues unabated. Yes the large number of generals is amazing. The really amazing part is how many fluffers, boot lackeys, personal household slaves each one is entitled to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunpa Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) Deleted... wrong tread Edited September 13, 2016 by khunpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucec64 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Excerpt from the interview: Gen Prawit: Do you swear to follow the direction of the NCPO? Gen Chalermchai : Yes, Sir! Gen Prawit: Do you swear to use deadly force against Thailand's enemies? Gen Chalermchai : Yes, Sir! Gen Prawit: And by enemies, I mean any of the Thai lower classes seeking to better their life. Gen Chalermchai : Of course, Sir! What other enemy is there? The Thai army has not fought against a foreign enemy in modern history. Gen Prawit: You're hired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac10 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Gen Prawit assured he will be able to effectively continue with the prevention of unrest in the Deep South, given his experience and expertise in intelligence. Hmmm, no doubt prevention of unrest has been a huge success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, bobmac10 said: Did you know the last time Thai military were actively involved in a "real" live shooting war was during the Vietnam war when two companies of Thai troops were embeddd with french forces at Dien Bien Phu. During the battle when the French were under attack from the Viet Minh, the two companies of Thai troops abandoned their positions, and ran off into the jungle. No doubt their glorious fighting prowess has been "realigned" in Thai military history. Meanwhile the process of manufacturing more generals continues unabated. In his definitive account of the battle and defeat at Dien Bien Phu, " The Last Valley" Martin Windrows makes no mention of the Thai Army being present. The French Garrison did include some Indo-Chinese troops recruited from the "Thai" tribes who lived in the mountains of Laos and Northern Vietnam and who were not well disposed towards the Viet Minh. When the end came, or when it became apparent the resistance was doomed, they melted away into the jungle and returned to their tribal homes. Edited September 13, 2016 by JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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