PUBLISHED: 26 Dec 2024 at 06: 01
According to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, the Defence Ministry is ready to listen to any inquiries regarding the proposed move of companies run by the Thai military forces.
He made the comment on Wednesday during a conference with a particular House committee looking into the exchange of military-run companies.
Mr. Phumtham assured the committee that the government do speed up the necessary steps and provide regular updates and acknowledged that some issues necessitate constitutional amendments.
Deputy Defense Minister Gen Natthapon Nakpanich, defense minister Sanitanok Sangkhachan, and members of the armed forces were likewise present at the meeting.
Jirayu Houngsub, a spokeswoman for the Defense Ministry, stated that the conference was intended to gather ideas for improving regulations and ensuring accountability.
Among the problems discussed were the administration of resorts, golf courses, and security tasks. Some critics assumed that some defense-owned resources would stifle opposition to their relocation. Some have been in the hands of the government for years.
Mr. Jirayu claimed that the navy had been informed that the transfer of its Chon Buri power production facility was going well and that the Provincial Electricity Authority ( PEA ) would soon be given final approval for its operations.
The atmosphere force said it would need to keep oversight of the facility because it is located in a vulnerable area in order to move the Kantarat Golf Course to Don Mueang Airport.
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a research panel representative, on Wednesday thanked the army and the air pressure for their input, but noted the army had yet to send certain finance-related reports. He requested that Mr. Phumtham issue an order to speed up this procedure to maintain transparency.
The chancellor stated that the government is prepared to respond to inquiries about the proposed business transfer.
Critics of the military and the main opposition Women’s Party have been looking at the function of racecourses, boxing venues, golf courses, hotels, and radio and television channels run by the defense.
In order to be transparent, they have also demanded that some firms be transferred to the authorities.