“Seththa” and “Suthin”, Minister of Defense, set up a meeting to discuss with the prospective Prime Minister. New Army Commander To coordinate cooperation in driving the work of the government and the military To be consistent with the situation of the country
It is reported that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, along with Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Make an appointment to discuss internally. Together with the commanders of 4 armed forces, namely Gen. Songwit Nunpakdee, the future commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Gen. Charoenchai Hinthao, acting commander of the Army, Admiral Adung Phan-iam, acting commander of the Navy, and Air Chief Marshal Phanpakdee Pattanakul, acting commander of the Air Force.
According to the report of today’s meeting (3 Aug.), there will be an emphasis on listening to opinions and suggestions with the Royal Thai Army as much as possible. To achieve coordination and cooperation to drive the work of the government and the military. Especially in accordance with the situation of the country. before being included in the policy Together with the policies of 11 political parties, and as planned, the government will announce its policy on September 11.
Meanwhile, it is reported that after meeting with the commanders of the four armed forces, Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng is scheduled to travel to meet with former Ministers of Defense such as Air Chief Marshal Sukamphon Suwannatat and General Chettha Thanajaro. Gen. Chawalit Yongchaiyudh, former Prime Minister and Minister of Defense to ask for advice on work which had previously been found Gen. Thammarak Isarangkun Na Ayutthaya
In addition, Mr. Suthin is also preparing to meet with security experts such as Professor Dr. Surachart Bamrungsuk, lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University. Previously, he had discussed with Mr. Paisan Phuekmongkol, former assistant deputy prime minister to Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, last week.
And it is reported that Position: Secretary to the Minister of Defense Currently, it is being considered for suitability. According to reports, one of them has the name of Gen. Nipat Thonglek, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence.
The news report also revealed that Previously, there had been some discussions about working between the government and the army. Mr. Settha has a policy of being ready to work with the army as a civilian government that is ready to listen to various suggestions. Also in the matter of purchasing weapons and equipment. The government is ready to support. The budget will not be cut. If necessary Because I understand that Weapons and equipment are important in order to protect the country. especially along various borders that needs to be on par with neighboring countries
And if there is a negotiation on this matter Will ask the military to present products within Thailand that are to exchange or sell to that country In the form of an exchange or barter (barter) between each other, which will allow our existing products to have another channel to market to foreign countries.
Source: Thai News Agency