Thai Defence Ministry open to queries on businesses

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 may speed up the necessary steps and provide regular updates by acknowledging that some issues call for constitutional amendments.

General Natthapon Nakpanich, Sanitanok Sangkhachan, the Deputy Defense Minister, 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 rules and ensuring accountability.

Among the problems discussed were the administration of resorts, golf courses, and security tasks. Some defense-owned goods have been in the hands of the government for years, and some reviewers assumed that they would entice opposition to their relocation.

Mr. Jirayu claimed that the navy had been informed that the transfer of its power production facility in Sattahip, Chon Buri, was going well and that the final decisions regarding which operations would be handed over to the Provincial Electricity Authority ( PEA ) would be made soon.

The weather force said it would need to keep guidance 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 matter an order to speed up this procedure to maintain transparency.

The secretary stated that the ministry is prepared to respond to inquiries about the proposed business move.

Critics of the military and the main opposition Women’s Party have been looking at the function of racecourses, boxing arenas, golf courses, hotels, and radio and television channels run by the defense.

In order to be transparent, they have even called for the exchange of some businesses to the government.