28/01/2010
Writer: Wassana Nanuam
Old school Thais
Army specialist Khattiya Sawasdipol, left, shakes hands with 4th Army commander Pichet Wisaijorn, a former classmate at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School Class 11. Lt Gen Pichet yesterday received the ‘‘Chakra Dao’’ outstanding alumnus award on the occasion of the institute’s 50th anniversary. WASSANANANUAM
A show of support for army chief Anupong Paojinda by soldiers around the country can be interpreted as a warning to the junior coalition parties, which are locked in conflict with the Democrat Party over amendments to the constitution.
More than 1,000 troops at the 2nd Infantry Division based in Prachin Buri yesterday gathered at the central province camp to pledge their support for Gen Anupong. They were led by Maj Gen Walit Rojanapakdi.
Soldiers at the 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkok are today expected to repeat the performance by publicly backing Gen Anupong. They are to be led by Col Apirat Kongsompong.
More units will follow their lead, as an army source said troops in other camps, mainly in the capital, were also planning to answer the call.
More units will follow their lead, as an army source said troops in other camps, mainly in the capital, were also planning to answer the call.
The green light for the move came from deputy army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha and 1st Army chief Kanit Sapitak, another source said.
Soldiers wanted to tell Gen Anupong they were behind him in his conflict with army specialist Khattiya Sawasdipol, better known as Seh Daeng.
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