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Military reform ‘will go ahead’

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang, right, and ACM Sukhumpol Suwanatat. (Photo: WASSANA NANUAM)

Military reform will go ahead with conscription to be gradually phased out and the armed forces expected to be much leaner within four years, new Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said yesterday.

Mr Sutin said the military’s restructuring programme is under way, especially the plan to replace conscription with voluntary enlistment. However, government support is required to…

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