Army reform inevitableThe shooting rampage in Korat on Feb 8, which saw the loss of so many innocent lives, has exposed the rot in the army and showed the public how reforms are inevitable. Among the problems is army housing which are illegitimately, if not illegally, occupied by retired generals who are supposed to vacate these properties to make way for their successors. At a press conference in the aftermath of the killings, Gen Apirat Kongsompong pledged to clean up the army. The army chief then revealed his plan to take back army houses from retired generals, as it appears that there are too many generals who are enjoying undeserved gains while their successors can only look on. As part of damage control efforts, deputy army spokesperson Sirichand Ngathong yesterday came out to clarify that the house Lt Gen Pongsathorn occupied does not belong to the army.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2020 22:30 UTC