Thai Army seeks budget for armored vehicles, M777, and Himars

Matichon•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

The Royal Thai Army has proposed budget increases for advanced weaponry and the establishment of a drone warfare center to Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen.

•On August 24, Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen visited the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
•The Royal Thai Army proposed the procurement of wheeled armored vehicles, M777 howitzers, and Himars rockets.
•The Royal Thai Army suggested establishing a Drone Warfare Center or Unmanned Aircraft Battalion.
•Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen emphasized the need for a 'Single Source' communication channel to combat information warfare.

Overview

•On August 24 at 12:00 PM, Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen visited the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
•The Royal Thai Army presented a briefing to Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen regarding the role of the Royal Thai Army, existing obstacles, and necessary improvements.
•The Royal Thai Army proposed increasing capabilities due to changing threat patterns involving equipment, information, and systems.
•The Royal Thai Army proposed the establishment of a Drone Warfare Center or Unmanned Aircraft Battalion to align with its missions.
•The Royal Thai Army requested the procurement of wheeled armored vehicles, support weapons, M777 howitzers, and Himars rockets.
•The Royal Thai Army proposed an additional budget to develop its structure and personnel capabilities.
•Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen stated that military operations at the front lines are important, but information warfare within and between countries is a problem.
•Minister of Defense Adul Boonthamcharoen suggested creating a Single Source communication channel, similar to the Joint Information Center (JIC) used for the Thai-Cambodian situation, to provide official information to the public.

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Key Entities

Organization

Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

The military branch requesting budget increases for hardware and organizational restructuring.

Ministry of Defense(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the defense budget and military capabilities.

Drone Warfare Center(ศูนย์สงครามอากาศยานไร้คนขับ)

A proposed unit or Unmanned Aircraft Battalion requested by the Royal Thai Army.

JIC

The Thai-Cambodian situation press center mentioned as a model for Single Source communication.

Place

Royal Thai Army Headquarters(กองบัญชาการกองทัพบก (บก.ทบ.))

The location where the Minister of Defense conducted a visit and received briefings.

Person

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri(พล.ร.ต.สุรสันต์ คงสิริ)

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense.

Major General Winthai Suvaree(พล.ต.วินธัย สุวารี)

Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army.

Lieutenant General Adul Boonthamcharoen(พล.ท.อดุลย์ บุญธรรมเจริญ)

Minister of Defense who visited the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.