Municipal League Association, June 1 – "Pitha" sees it as a good vision. The army has adapted, spreading the reform plan, pointing out the delay. just done I believe 60,000 conscripts are enough.
Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat Leader of the Progressive Party and candidate for the Prime Minister Mentioning the case of the Defense Council announced yesterday (May 31) that there is a decrease in the need for military personnel. And it's a good sign that in 2027, it may be converted to a voluntary conscription system. last year A representative from the Ministry of Defense came to clarify. He therefore had the opportunity to see a document stating that There is a plan to reform the army. which was prepared to do many years ago in line with the party's proposal since the time when it was the Future Forward Party
“It's a paper that illustrates how much the military budget will be reduced. How much to reduce military conscription? There has been talk of reforming the army many times. both inside and outside the budget room But the problem is that these things never happened.”
However, Mr. Phitha said that if the Defense Council issued a statement yesterday It's a real intention to change the plan in paper. It is an action plan that can actually happen. It is considered admirable. and is an adaptation of the army according to public opinion that The challenges of the world and of this country are very different.
“If making the army small but powerful, modern, more international It should be something that people appreciate as well. May this time be a true vision If it actually happened working between parties and the Ministry of Defense including the Defense Council would be a good direction and make the people happy.”
As for the army, which announced a 50% reform of the general's rate of force, causing social media criticism that it was a struggle, Mr. Phitha said he did not know the information matched or not. But as seen from the news The Defense Council's plan that requires 90,000 soldiers per year from the original 100,000 per year, sees that 60,000 per year should be enough, but at least there is an intention. Details can be discussed. But at least it has made the army more modern. It is considered a good sign. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency