outsider Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: ... to enhance bargaining power. In other words, to win at pissing matches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Quote Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told members of parliament, on the final scheduled day of the censure debate, that the Defence Ministry is determined to reform the military by downsizing the three armed forces to become more efficient and modern, with the aim of cutting the number of generals in half by the year 2028. OK, jumped into my time machine....went forwarded to 31 Dec 2028....took a picture of how good the "...with the aim..." worked out...took a picture. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, PatOngo said: Can expect only half as many coup's in the next 8 years then? No, just as many but with half the number of dissatisfied generals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 What a joke TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 But with only half who will run the government? and he might not have time to write anymore beautiful songs anyway Prayut won't be there in 8 years and most of us wish he wasn't there in 8 months. Prime Ministers should always get elected by the PEOPLE first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, colinneil said: Once again the master bu++shi++er is up to his usual. Why would it take 8 years to cut the amount of generals in half? It could be done in months if wanted. An expert on the military as well as everything else are you? Did you read the title of this post before descending into your usual hysteria? Getting rid of the generals is part of the DOWNSIZING of the military, something that cannot happen over night. You clearly have no concept of how an army works. An army consists of a structure of different elements. As one element is downsized others follow accordingly otherwise the system collapses. It's not all about infantry and tanks (or submarines for the Navy for those that can't drop that bone) its about all the other bits of the puzzle. Do it overnight and chaos ensues. As of 2019 there were 41 Admirals in the British Royal Navy and 40 capital ships- this is not just an issue for Thailand. Most militaries are top heavy- its not just about boots on the ground its about things like Defence Attaches in Embassies and all sort of other stuff. Why not accept that they are finally being open about starting to address the problem instead of seeing the negative in everything? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, spiekerjozef said: Meaning they just wear normal clothes but do the same job. Wait a minute isn't that what the PM... PM doesnt wear normal clothes. Normally, he prancing around in his James Bond villain's outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzear Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, bangkokfrog said: Good idea, but what do you do with half a general? A concentrate of stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 And take away the double salaries and free houses. And all the slave labour from the conscripted young men. And, and.... It's a sad dillusional story Thailand and its military/political circus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddyfield7 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, bangkokfrog said: Good idea, but what do you do with half a general? Half a general is good enough to become PM, as present time shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzear Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Psimbo said: An expert on the military as well as everything else are you? Did you read the title of this post before descending into your usual hysteria? Getting rid of the generals is part of the DOWNSIZING of the military, something that cannot happen over night. You clearly have no concept of how an army works. An army consists of a structure of different elements. As one element is downsized others follow accordingly otherwise the system collapses. It's not all about infantry and tanks (or submarines for the Navy for those that can't drop that bone) its about all the other bits of the puzzle. Do it overnight and chaos ensues. As of 2019 there were 41 Admirals in the British Royal Navy and 40 capital ships- this is not just an issue for Thailand. Most militaries are top heavy- its not just about boots on the ground its about things like Defence Attaches in Embassies and all sort of other stuff. Why not accept that they are finally being open about starting to address the problem instead of seeing the negative in everything? You are of course quite right. The problem here is trust ... Whereas we can trust the British Admiralty (at least I hope so), we cannot trust neither the seriousness, the willingness not the capability of the local Junta to abide by their words or policies as long as it runs the country. Restore civilian rules is a priority. Let a democratically elected civilian government impose a return of the army to their barracks, cancel their political status, and then reduce its numbers. Wonder what the stripes would think about such decisions. As long as a Junta runs a country (not just Thailand) its words will never be trusted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaplaza666 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Cut in half within 8 years 555555 , and in those 8 years those 60 to 70 year old generals can fill their pockets till the rim and have a s...load of pensionmoney that they cannot even spend anymore in their lifetime . I geuss those generals will vote for him to stay in power . He's using his power very well for somebody that doesn't want it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomauasia Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Scammer will be in hiding in 8 years. There will be a new fraudster from camp green in charge. There will never be any reforms under Pinnochio. His buying time like he did before the rigged elections..i know one General his mates with my uncle in fact..He laughed his half honest made millions US. Not Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike1938 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 And I bet he has a bridge in Brooklyn he would like to sell me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Easy for him to say. He knows the army will be out of power, and out of the picture in 8 years time. Just more lies and deflection from an administration that has redefined the concept of insincerity. Those generals are about as useful as a downhill racing team in Thailand. They do nothing for the nation and the people. Get them out now. Get the army out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FarFlungFalang Posted February 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2020 Didn’t they dissolve a political party whose priorities were to do exactly the same thing? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomauasia Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: Easy for him to say. He knows the army will be out of power, and out of the picture in 8 years time. Just more lies and deflection from an administration that has redefined the concept of insincerity. Those generals are about as useful as a downhill racing team in Thailand. They do nothing for the nation and the people. Get them out now. Get the army out now. Head first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 "enhance bargaining power" isn't that another name for bullying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunKenAP Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Could quarter the number of Generals and still have the highest ratio in most nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli42 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Buy the weapons systems first and downsize later. Right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupermarineS6B Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 hours ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said: WOW now that is unusual. usually all ex-military leaders will tell how the army needs more budget and more weapons and more and more and more...even if only to defend their friends in the army. salut, Mr. Genenral Prayuth ! Not so, he needs less people that might oppose his "Loyal" army....... Remember this guy lives on an army base and i can bet my bottom dollar that none of that base or its security will be reduced..... He's just cutting down the capability of another take over bid....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Possibly the mainstream army will be weakened, but i doubt the special army located just north of Bangkok will feel any effects and will be possibly strengthened 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGV Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 one question why has the military budget increased and why do they persist in a2 year mandatory military service for young males when there is no enemy to dissuDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, canuckamuck said: Still one half too many. Sure, remove half of the remaining half and still more than most other countries comparatively. And while your at it PM if you really want to build democratic process then downsize the number of senior officers who are appointed, not elected to the senate. Downsize by 100%, not by half. Edited February 28, 2020 by scorecard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 hours ago, bangkokfrog said: Good idea, but what do you do with half a general? dress him in a sivy suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 he will not do it, the generals that put him in power can just as easy take him out, so the subs get a mension ( am buying) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 The Generals that leave the army will all be members of parliment ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 7 hours ago, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said: WOW now that is unusual. usually all ex-military leaders will tell how the army needs more budget and more weapons and more and more and more...even if only to defend their friends in the army. salut, Mr. Genenral Prayuth ! Hmmm. He talks of downsizing the three services, but increasing efficiency and modernization. He talks of halving the amount of generals. Didn't see any comments about the budget though. Politicians tricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Odysseus123 Posted February 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, johnarth said: he will not do it, the generals that put him in power can just as easy take him out, so the subs get a mension ( am buying) It's not just the generals that put him into power.. ..and it is not just the generals (or some of them) that sustain him. He survives on a whim..and not the will or whim of the Thai people either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNROAMIN Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Does this mean he's planning to be prime minister for the next eight years, sounds like he's planning to go the same way the Chinese premier went, pass a law that makes him PM until he dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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