"Suthin" reveals he has gained knowledge. Guidelines for working in the position of Minister of Defense from Air Chief Marshal Sukamphon made it known that the army already plans to reduce military conscription and reduce personnel. Currently in process Reveals that talking with the leaders of the armed forces has good signals. Emphasizing that traveling to meet former military officers is not a matter of not being ready. But it is learning on the job, ready to meet 2 P., waiting for the right time.
Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Met with Air Chief Marshal Sukamphon Suwannatat or "Big O", former Minister of Defense during the Yingluck government. and fellow military preparatory class 10 of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former prime minister, at his private residence, Soi Phahon Yothin 62/1, to ask for advice on work, which took more than an hour, then gave an interview together, with Mr. Suthin saying that the conversation made Gain confidence and knowledge which Air Chief Marshal Sukamphon is confident that he will be able to do Therefore conveying to the minister what management must be done. What are the number 1, 2, and 3 important things? How should you position yourself? Some stories provide very useful details. In the past I have talked with many groups of soldiers. All in all, it is considered a good atmosphere. Have encouragement to work
“Today's meeting did not reflect anything. But we have seen signs that the military is open to accepting civilians. And we can catch the signal that if we understand him There are clear guidelines. Make him believe that we are doing this for the nation. I believe the soldiers have no problems. I'm not embarrassed. But it's not careless.
When asked to repeat the case where it was stated that the matter was not negligent. Because there have been lessons learned 2 times already, right? From the Thai Rak Thai and Pheu Thai Governments, Mr. Suthin said that we had not thought about that. And I didn't think that it would be an issue that needed to be taken into account. If we think we know it well and are skilled, that is negligence.
As for the criticism of canceling military conscription and the submarine purchase budget, Mr. Suthin said that yesterday (Sept. 3) he had talked with three militaries but had not yet gone into details. Regarding military conscription, when we talked about it, we knew that the army had been thinking about it for a long time. He did it step by step. But if given as quickly as society wants The government must step in to supervise and support it, so it won't be a burden.
"About conscripted soldiers They will choose in April. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense has said that he has already studied this matter. This can be done in terms of opening voluntary applications. If the number of voluntary applicants is full, there is no need for military conscription. But one fact that we must accept is that there must be a military. Because he had already assessed the potential of the army and how many personnel it had to have. Therefore, we must open applications first. and that we will be able to open many applications We must create incentives to improve welfare and change attitudes. Do not have a negative attitude towards conscripts. who still have images of cruel training, cruelty, and children get hurt and die. We have to change their beliefs. Especially parents in other provinces that he took his son to be a conscripted soldier Got a real salary but didn't actually receive it. We must make it clear that the following conscripted children will receive a full salary. Break it, break it as necessary. We will be able to explain. Direct access to the account As for the matter of reducing personnel, it is a matter of adjusting the proportion of generals who said that there were too many. The army already has a plan. In 2027, the size of the army will change. which is what he put in place The minister has a duty to help go according to plan,” Mr. Suthin said.
When asked to reiterate the case of the submarine that the Navy prepared for Mr. Suthin to sign and go to the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting to change to a Chinese engine, Mr. Suthin said that when he took the oath of allegiance, He will talk about this. But as far as discussion is concerned, there is a solution. It's a good solution too. But I would like to speak after giving a policy statement to Parliament.
Mr. Suthin said that after this he will go to meet Gen. Chettha Thanajaro, former Minister of Defense, and Mr. Surachat Bamrungsuk, a security expert at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University. There is also a queue that is currently being coordinated, such as Gen. Professor Chawalit Yongchaiyudh is expected to meet before the day of the government policy announcement.
As for asking to meet Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha and Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan as a former Army commander or not? Mr. Suthin said that if he had the opportunity, he would go see him. Don't choose any side.
When asked if traveling to meet important people shows that he is not ready to manage the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Suthin said that it is not, but it is his working style. We think that asking for knowledge, asking for experience, is water that is not yet full. There's a lot to learn. And by going to see him, he gained knowledge. As for working at the Ministry of Defense Must wait for policy announcement first
Air Chief Marshal Sukamphon Said that we talked today. Explain to them what you will encounter when entering. But it was the first time civilians had taken control of the military. After talking with each other, there was an understanding. Mr. Suthin received a lot and probably went to prepare himself. I think that when civilians come to control soldiers, they have a good heart. The soldiers will have a good heart. Everything will end. We meet each other halfway.
Source: Thai News Agency