Royal Thai Army (RTA) Chief General Narongpan Jittkaewtae assured the Thai public yesterday that there would be no coups on his watch, stating that the term mustn’t exist in anyone’s vocabulary. General Narongpan is ready to retire on September 30 and supplied reassurances in the lead-up to the elections on Sunday. There have been concerns about potential unrest following the polls.
When questioned in regards to the potential for future unrest and the military’s response, the Army Chief explained that he was not apprehensive.
“I don’t worry. We have discovered many classes from the past. We have reached a point the place democracy has to go forward. Everyone ought to be mindful and avoid what shouldn’t be accomplished.”
In response to inquiries about the potential for another coup following the elections, General Narongpan urged reporters not to increase such issues, as it might create battle. Backdoor asked that journalists chorus from utilizing the time period, and confirmed that the navy had removed it from their vocabulary.
General Narongpan couldn’t promise that the country could be peaceful but emphasised the significance of cooperation to achieve peace. He said that the likelihood of a coup occurring is now zero. Furthermore, he defined that change is critical for progress, but it must be a positive change.
The military chief went on to discuss the significance of maintaining peace to allow the economy to grow. He urged everybody to work together in the most effective pursuits of the country. General Narongpan additionally inspired army personnel to vote within the upcoming elections, as a demonstration of their democratic rights.
He downplayed moves by some political parties to exchange conscription with voluntary recruitment, stating that everybody has the proper to agree or disagree with the coverage.
If the Move Forward Party, crucial of the navy, have been to be part of the government following the elections, General Narongpan said that it might be as much as political events to kind a coalition whereas emphasizing that military personnel are not political workplace holders..