'Phumtham' said there are no appointment tickets for 'Police Chief and Secretary of the National Security Council', saying that they just joined, where are they? He emphasized that the 'military list' should find a joint solution to allow the army to move forward. Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, talked about the progress of the military reshuffle, saying that it is currently in the process and everything has ended well. We have talked to all branches of the armed forces and the political parties that have come in, based on the idea that we want the army to move forward. No decision is 100 percent complete, but this decision can make us and the various branches of the armed forces move forward. We can work for the country. It is expected that by the end of this week, all processes should be completed. As for concerns about whether or not everything has ended well, he believes that the military is disciplined. After the commanders and relevant parties have considered a nd talked, everything has ended without problems. When asked again whether he had signed the military list to send to the Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham said that as the Minister of Defense, he had to sign it to send to the Cabinet Secretariat before submitting it to the Prime Minister for signature and royal endorsement. 'I can confirm that it was the decision of the military leaders and I think it was the most appropriate. We did our best. I believe that all parties are comfortable. The soldiers have a duty to follow what they have considered. Whatever the order is, we will follow it,' said Mr. Phumtham. As for the progress in appointing the NCSO Secretary-General and the National Police Chief, if there is an understanding of the events of September, it is considered normal that there are transfers of personnel and civil servants who will retire. In our system, whether it is military, police or civilians, there is already a system. Let that system develop. As an administrator, if there is a problem, I will have to take care of it. I have to respect the armed forces, including the permanent secretaries of various ministries, because they have been there before and must see. At the same time, we will look at the appropriateness, whether what is done is in accordance with the rules and regulations or not. When asked if the National Security Council was seen as a weak point in terms of the security of the Pheu Thai government, Mr. Phumtham said that we have to ask who feels weak or strong. It is each person's imagination, but he thinks that all parties have done their duty well and he is confident that the unit leaders can solve various problems. When asked whether the Secretary-General of the National Security Council does not necessarily have to come from the military or police and can be a civilian, Mr. Phumtham said that according to the constitution, all parties are given opportunities and equality. However, the agency must consider the suitability of the personnel involved and the mission. When asked if th ere were any tickets from the political party, Mr. Phumtham said, 'Let's talk about it. I just came in. Where would I find any tickets? There aren't any.' When asked if the Pheu Thai Party government had previously used the services of the NCPO Secretary-General as a policeman, Mr. Phumtham said it was not necessary, and he was speaking in accordance with the truth. Source: Thai News Agency