Royal Thai Army (RTA) Chief General Narongpan Jittkaewtae assured the Thai public yesterday that there would be no coups on his watch, stating that the term shouldn’t exist in anyone’s vocabulary. General Narongpan is ready to retire on September 30 and offered reassurances within the lead-up to the elections on Sunday. There have been Professional about attainable unrest following the polls.
When questioned in regards to the potential for future unrest and the military’s response, the Army Chief explained that he was not nervous.
“I don’t worry. We have learned many lessons from the past. We have reached some extent the place democracy has to go ahead. Everyone ought to be mindful and keep away from what should not be accomplished.”
In response to inquiries about the possibility of one other coup following the elections, General Narongpan urged reporters not to increase such matters, because it might create battle. He asked that journalists refrain from utilizing the time period, and confirmed that the military had removed it from their vocabulary.
General Narongpan could not promise that the country can be peaceful however emphasised the significance of cooperation to attain peace. He acknowledged that the likelihood of a coup occurring is now zero. Furthermore, he defined that change is necessary for progress, however it must be a constructive change.
The army chief went on to debate the importance of maintaining peace to permit the economic system to grow. He urged everyone to work collectively in the best interests of the country. General Narongpan additionally inspired army personnel to vote in the upcoming elections, as a demonstration of their democratic rights.
He downplayed moves by some political parties to replace conscription with voluntary recruitment, stating that everyone has the best to agree or disagree with the coverage.
If the Move Forward Party, crucial of the navy, had been to be a half of the federal government following the elections, General Narongpan said that it will be as much as political events to type a coalition whereas emphasizing that army personnel usually are not political office holders..