plans to reduce some top positions by 50 %
PUBLISHED: 24 Dec 2024 at 05: 53
A white report that describes a plan to relocate the armed forces and cut spending on weapons was approved by the Defense Council on Monday.
The government, which is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, reviewed the military’s strategic program for 2026-2037 at its final meeting of the year.
According to Mr. Phumtham, each organization under the control of the Defense Ministry has its own corporate ideas that do not conflict with one another.
But, to achieve the goal of military shrinking, they all may operate under a unified manner and in line with a nationwide plan, he said.
The committee acknowledged a costs to update the Defence Act that was created by former defense secretary Sutin Klungsang, he said.
The costs, which has received some opinions, may be improved before being resubmitted to the Defence Council for revision, he said.
It would then be forwarded to the government for assent as part of the process and finally made a proposal to the House.
According to Mr. Phumtham, the lieutenant defense secretary and the permanent secretary of defense were given the task of managing the situation.
He claimed that the government also discussed the global situation and that it endorsed the country’s commitment to maintain its neutrality and act in the interests of the land.
He continued, mentioning that crisis rescue operations and deliberate enlistment were other topics that were brought up during the conference.
Maj Gen Thanathip Sawangsaeng, spokesman for the Defense Ministry, stated on Monday that the white paper may provide a platform for developing martial cohesion and readiness.
According to him, the model may help each unit come up with plans and projects and get a better knowledge of the military’s role.
According to Maj. Gen. Thanathip, the military has begun to reduce personnel and will have a 5 % reduction by 2027.
By 2028, the government hopes to reduce the number of commanders holding professional jobs and officials by 50 % through an early retirement program.
The program also includes replacing military personnel in support and combat units with volunteer recruits, limiting the number of personnel from the agency’s education institutes, and changing the number of conscripts to meet mission demands and threats.