Rift emerges in reshuffle of top brass

Navy, air force chiefs disagree with Prayut

Replacements have been proposed for soon-to-retire top commanders of the armed forces, with the air force and the navy reportedly standing their ground over the choices of their new chiefs, according to a senior military source.

The names were put forth at the annual military reshuffle meeting held yesterday that was convened by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also defence minister.

The meeting was joined by the deputy defence minister and the defence permanent secretary, as well as commanders-in-chief of the Royal…