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  • Thailand NewsDefence Council approves plan to downsize RTA and cut costs
    Puntid Tantivangphaisal3 weeks ago
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    Defence Council approves plan to downsize RTA and cut costs

    The Thai Defence Council has approved a significant white paper, marking a strategic shift to downsize the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and cut back on weapon expenses. This decision, made during the council’s final meeting of the year, aligns with the strategic plan for 2026 to 2037, which Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai presented to set the…

  • Thailand NewsThai armed forces plan to halve generals, save billions by 2027
    Mitch ConnorThursday, June 1, 2023
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    Thai armed forces plan to halve generals, save billions by 2027

    Thailand‘s Defence Council has recently given the green light to a reform plan that aims to reduce the number of generals in the armed forces by 50% by 2027, as stated yesterday by Deputy Defence Ministry Spokesperson, Colonel Jittanat Punnotok. Currently, there are approximately 1,200 generals in the military, a military source told Bangkok Post. Between 2017 and 2021, the…