Mar 22, 2024
Thai Ministry of Defence to Downsize Personnel and Restructure Military
Thailand's Ministry of Defence plans to reduce service personnel by 700 individuals in the next three years, aiming to save 34 million baht. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang confirmed the downsizing during a Defence Council meeting, with a focus on early retirements for high-ranking officers and merging divisions to minimize work redundancy. The restructuring also includes reforms of military structures and the transformation of certain organizations.