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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pressing ahead with a proposal to reform the armed forces, starting with a major change to how weapons procurements are conducted, according to an armed forces source.
Some armed forces leaders met the new premier last week when they discussed how the new government will implement its policies regarding military and security affairs.
At the meeting, the armed forces chiefs were informed that deputy Pheu Thai leader Sutin Klungsang, a civilian, would be the defence minister.
Mr Sutin said he met former defence minister Gen Thammarak Isarangkura na Ayudhaya and asked him for advice on his role. He also plans to seek advice from other former defence ministers on how to do the job.
Mr Srettha assured the armed forces leaders that the…
