Thai army denies government rift
25-OCT-2008 Intellasia | bbc.co.uk
Oct 25, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
The supreme commander of Thailand’s armed forces has denied rifts between the military and the government, saying the two were working fine.
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When asked whether dissolving the House of Repres... Read more.
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The supreme commander also reaffirmed the remark by Army... Read more.
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BANGKOK (TNA) — Thailand’s Supreme Commander Gen. Songkitti Jaggabatara said Saturday the country’s military is “not shaken by the ongoing political problems” and it is the duty of the government to reso... Read more.
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The Supreme Commander, Gen Songkitti Jaggabatara, said there is no incentive for the army to stage a coup, since the three armed forces continue to hold meetings to discuss and monitor the ongoing civil strife.
When asked whether dissolving the House of Repres... Read more.
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