On September 3, Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng, Minister of Defense, gave an interview about traveling with Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. to talk to the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, to talk about the situation of the country Ask questions and exchange needs of each party. Which the political party said that they wanted to push for a policy to change military conscription to a voluntary form as well as inquiring about the needs of the army, what would you like the government to support And are there any concerns or obstacles about government policies? which the army has an opinion in the same direction as the government No objections and willing to comply with government policies. The part will be done slowly or quickly. will reflect on the government so that the government can help
When asked when will the above results be tangible? Mr. Sutin said You will see tangible results immediately. for example Changing the military conscription system to a voluntary form in April 2024 to be conscripted again Will definitely see the conscription rate drop from the original and will gradually disappear until only voluntary entry into the army remains Including reducing the size of the army where society views the army as having too many generals As far as talking about the army, he plans to cut down in this section by the year 2027, or in this government, the army will be tightened down. A lot of generals will be lost. but not publicized yet As for how many percent it will be, the army is making numbers for you to see. And as far as we can talk, when the Prime Minister listens to the opinions of the army, he feels comfortable.
When asked if he was worried or not, Mr. Sutin said that he was initially worried, but now he is much more relieved. Because working with disciplined people, he is easy to talk to. And as far as talking to the commander-in-chief of the army, it’s a new generation. with new ideas It was considered a good moment for him to develop. As for the policy to bring the military out to increase the role developed to be dependent on the people He accepted that it was the mission of the army anyway. and the fight against drugs Soldiers have always played this role. He was willing to respond to government policies. Generally considered a good atmosphere. make sure The army will have a role to help solve the problems of the country joining the government. And from talking about what both political parties and the army agree on is The army needs to overhaul its public relations work more. Because in the past, Thong Thap has done a number of useful things. But society has another perception that causes society to have a bad attitude towards the army.
Mr. Sutin also said that after talking to the future commander of the army After this will meet Gen. Sukampol Suwanatat, former Minister of Defense, including Gen. Chettha Thanajaro, former Minister of Defense. And is coordinating to meet Gen. Wichit Yathip, Gen. Chaovalit Yongchaiyudh, and will meet with security scholars such as Mr. Surachat Bamrungsuk, Mr. Pramote Nakornthap to listen to their opinions on various aspects. further stability.
2023-09-03 16:54:00
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