BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul recently visited the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, where he met with the Chief of Defense Forces, service commanders, the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and senior military officers. During the visit, he paid tribute at the King Naresuan the Great Monument, inspected the military honor guard, and received the Honorary Counter-Terrorism Operations Proficiency Insignia.
Addressing the military leadership, Anutin detailed six policy priorities for the armed forces. The goals include improving military readiness through personnel development and modern equipment, enhancing border security through the Border Security Integration Center, expanding disaster relief operations, and advancing voluntary military service as a long-term alternative to compulsory conscription. The premier also called for continued development of Thailand’s defense industry through greater cooperation with relevant sectors, increased domestic production, and broader international partnerships. In addition, Anutin instructed the armed forces to use the Border Security Integration Center to improve coordination in combating transnational crimes, including cybercrime, human trafficking, and narcotics trafficking. (NNT)
