Controversial Projects Move Forward Before Army Chief Leaves Office
July 27 2010
The Thai government is considering several controversial major projects before the retirement of army chief Gen. Anupong Paojinda in September, reports the Bangkok Post.
Plans call for, among others, the creation of a new infantry division and the purchase of 121 armored personnel carriers and a reconnaissance airship.
Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has already approved the army chief's proposal to field a new infantry division in Chiang Mai to secure the border with Burma...
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