Acharn Olan" agrees with "Suthin"'s idea of changing Chinese submarine engines into fertilizer - surface ships, solving the problem of Chinese submarine engines, pointing out that it is beneficial to the wider public. But it may affect the interests of the army. Advice for being a civilian minister: Don't act recklessly.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olan Thinbangtiao, Lecturer in the Faculty of Political Science and Law Burapha University Gave an interview to the Thai news agency to the idea of Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng Minister of Defense To solve the problem of submarine engines from China There are academic ideas such as canceling the procurement and changing to importing fertilizer from China. Or will they buy a surface ship instead? I agree in principle. Especially the change It is something else that is beneficial to the public at large. Especially in the current situation. But will the change in benefits affect the interests of the military or not? Mr. Suthin must evaluate this because he is a minister from a civilian background. Doing anything that affects the interests of the army in any way Even though it is a good intention for the people. But there may be a ripple effect. or pressure from the army
As for the military, if they go in to talk, will they be able to accept it or not? Associate Professor Dr. Olan said that if it affects their interests. or anything that is beneficial of the army, especially engines The mechanism of a submarine is difficult.
When asked about the possibility that there would be any legal or contractual interference, Assoc. What legal agreements have been made? In the matter of submarine engine mechanics If the conditions are not met, there may be problems. Emphasize that he finds it difficult if there is a law because the army has to follow that law. Fixing it is not easy because it also overlaps with foreign countries.
As for Mr. Suthin Viewed that only the army would be the one to negotiate on submarine engines, so the government should also be involved. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oran said he agreed if the army saw it as necessary. The government must help help as well. But he was worried about the interests of the army. and the interests of the country sometimes do not go together
When asked if it would be a problem for Mr. Suthin Will you work with the army or not? From listening to senior officers in the military, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olan said that Mr. Suthin Being a civilian and sitting in the position of Minister of Defense is very challenging. Doing any work that slightly affects the interests of the military? Although the benefits or things of Mr. Suthin Doing so will benefit the country as a whole. But do not forget that the military is the interest of one group in political economy. If Mr. Suthin makes a decision that will affect the military? It will inevitably affect the stability of Mr. Suthin's work, even though Mr. Suthin will try to manage it gradually. and try to listen to suggestions and suggestions from soldiers All adult classes But this is a very sensitive matter for the military because it is a matter of interest.
When asked to reiterate Mr. Suthin's role as Minister of Defense. coming from civilians Considered not an easy matter, is it not? Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oran stated that it is not easy, especially to tap the benefits. If you don't tap the benefits, do as the army proposes, you can definitely survive. and let the military manage everything And I myself am just the person who signed the approval like this. But if he touches or intervenes or reforms anything that affects the interests of the military, this will definitely affect work. In addition, Mr. Suthin has a team of advisors. The team in charge of the Ministry of Defense has a lot of prestige in the military. Make the younger generation of soldiers The soldiers in the army were afraid. In addition, Mr. Suthin's role as Minister of Defense will be different from other Ministers of Defense. Because he was the first civilian not being prime minister In the past, the Prime Minister was also the Minister of Defense. There will be another layer of supreme authority. But Mr. Suthin is the Minister of Defense who is not the Prime Minister. and came into a special situation There is a special trembling and fragility. Because originally this quota was the quota of General Prayut Chan-o-cha, former Prime Minister in the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party. That is the central quota. But being squeezed by Pheu Thai Party quotas, there will be problems with position allocation. This makes the army or those with influence in the army not satisfied. Therefore, the management of Mr. Suthin You cannot make rash decisions right away. You must evaluate the situation at all times. .
Source: Thai News Agency