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2004-03-06 Southeast Asia

Thailand to sack army commander over southern violence

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Posted by Fred 2004-03-06 01:15|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 It is my opinion, and I'm sure others know much more, that Thailand has a core competence problem. Their military has been, as far as I can tell, mainly ceremonial - much like the Saudis. They seemed to spend their time running around making sure the Thai Royals were attended to. I think the regular city cops are only slightly more competent - they managed road intersections for Royal personages in transit.

Their Immigration & Customs people are, probably, far more professional - tough, intelligent, and canny - because they have had to be.

Toxin, er, 'scuse me, Thaksin might want to start a massive reorg / training of his military & police - and fill in with the tough mofo's from Immigration & Customs! They know how to kick ass!

Just my humble opinion.

Posted by .com 2004-3-6 2:17:43 AM|| 2004-3-6 2:17:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 The Thai jungle troops I saw working in Vietnam had no competency problem. The only group more feared were the Koreans. Unfortunately, most of them are tied down up in the northern half of the country, trying to keep the Burmese narko trafficers within limits. Maybe a new brigade or two would be a good thing... Take awhile to recruit, train and equip, but worth it in the long run.

Posted by Old Patriot 2004-3-6 3:06:44 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2004-3-6 3:06:44 PM|| Front Page Top

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