Thai General Adulya Bounthamrern Questions Anutin Paeng on Defense Minister Resignation
On March 10, Major-General Adulya Bounthamrern formally questioned Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin regarding the resignation of former Defence Secretary Thanakit Panyarachun from his role as Deputy Defense Ministry Chief. The inquiry stems from reports indicating that Paeng's name appears in a military context document prepared for Anutin Paeng, raising concerns about potential negative connotations within Thai society and specifically among soldiers who have expressed dissatisfaction with current leadership changes since the 2019 coup d'état by General Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Key Points
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1General Adulya Boey-Than requested Prime Minister Anutin Pajit to resign as Defense Minister, citing the negative connotation of his name in a military context.
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2The request was made on April 10 at approximately 9:50 AM during an official meeting between government officials and ministers.
Developments
Perspectives
General Adulya Boey asked Prime Minister Anutin Pajit to resign as Defense Minister, citing that his name has a negative connotation in the military context.
— (Thaipost)'Big Dul' (Adul) asks 'Anut', and if he is named for resignation from Deputy Defence Secretary. The Prime Minister's office says it will be reported to him as Defense Ministry, but does not answer whether there are any negative connotations in the military context.
— (Naewna)'Big Dul' asks 'Anut', and if he is named for resignation from Deputy Defence Secretary. The Prime Minister's office says it will be reported to him as Defense Ministry, but does not answer whether there are any negative connotations in the military context.
— (Thairath.co.th)'Big Dul' asks 'Anut', and if he is named for resignation from Deputy Defence Secretary. The Prime Minister's office says it will be reported to him as Defense Ministry, but does not answer whether there are any negative connotations in the military context.
— (Matichon.co.th)'Big Dul' asks 'Anut', and if he is named for resignation from Deputy Defence Secretary. The Prime Minister's office says it will be reported to him as Defense Ministry, but does not answer whether there are any negative connotations in the military context.
— (Prachachat)