Army set to return land to local peopleDefence Minister Sutin KlungsangDefence Minister Sutin Klungsang is proposing to hand over some military-owned land to local people as part of the government's modernisation plans for the armed forces. RAdm Thanitpong said the ministry is expediting a government policy to modernise the armed forces, which critics have attacked for spending too much on weapons procurement. Initially, the 2nd Army Area planned to return army-owned land in Nong Wua So in Udon Thani so locals can use it for agricultural purposes. A survey is underway to measure the length of the land and determine what the soil conditions. The ministry is also looking to reform the armed forces to make them leaner and more effective, as well as restructure some of the ministry-affiliated agencies.

Source: Bangkok Post October 05, 2023 03:39 UTC