SPDC Generals should learn from Tha

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Subject: SPDC Generals should learn from Thai Military Chief 

                                        October 26, 1998 
              Dateline Bangkok


 He was right to
 resign

 Gen Surayud Chulanont, the army commander-in-chief, has set a
 good example by resigning from the senate and the boards of some
 state enterprises. The move, he said, would give him more time to
 concentrate on his work at the army.

 The resignations have had great ramifications because several active
 military officers are also members of the senate and are on the boards
 of many state enterprises.

 Although Gen Surayud insisted that his resignation from non-military
 positions was a personal affair, it is bound to cause uneasiness among
 his fellow officers. It is difficult to know what they really think.

 It is customary for the government to appoint top military officers to
 the senate and state enterprise boards. This is done to ensure military
 support for the government.

 The military itself is happy with this political connection because it
 provides them with financial benefits. Gen Surayud broke with this
 longstanding tradition by resigning from all non-military positions.

 While his fellow officers have said nothing, the media has been hailing
 the decision. Gen Surayud worked hard in the senate, and the other
 upper house members will miss him. But the army will benefit a great
 deal from this decision.

 First, Gen Surayud can now devote all his time and energy to his work
 with the army.

 Second, he can now distance himself from politics. The army can now
 become a true organ of the state.

 Finally, the army can now stand tall and be proud of its honourable
 role in society.

 Editorial from Khao Sod 

                                                       
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