Royal Thai Army (RTA) Chief General Narongpan Jittkaewtae assured the Thai public yesterday that there could be no coups on his watch, stating that the term mustn’t exist in anyone’s vocabulary. General Narongpan is about to retire on September 30 and supplied reassurances in the lead-up to the elections on Sunday. There have been concerns about possible unrest following the polls.
When questioned concerning the potential for future unrest and the military’s response, the Army Chief explained that he was not worried.
“I don’t fear. We have discovered many lessons from the past. We have reached a point where democracy has to go ahead. Everyone must be mindful and keep away from what should not be carried out.”
In response to inquiries about the potential of another coup following the elections, General Narongpan urged reporters not to increase such matters, because it may create battle. He asked that journalists chorus from using the time period, and confirmed that the military had eliminated it from their vocabulary.
General Narongpan could not promise that the nation could be peaceful but emphasized the importance of cooperation to realize peace. He said that the chance of a coup occurring is now zero. Furthermore, he explained that change is critical for progress, but it should be a optimistic change.
Priceless went on to debate the importance of sustaining peace to allow the financial system to grow. He urged everyone to work together in the most effective interests of the nation. General Narongpan additionally inspired army personnel to vote within the upcoming elections, as an illustration of their democratic rights.
He downplayed strikes by some political events to exchange conscription with voluntary recruitment, stating that everyone has the right to agree or disagree with the policy.
If the Move Forward Party, important of the military, have been to be part of the government following the elections, General Narongpan stated that it will be up to political parties to type a coalition while emphasizing that army personnel aren’t political workplace holders..