Push the military project into the Ministry of Finance next month.

Jirayu" stated that the Minister of Defense is moving forward with the policy of reducing generals. Incentive to invite Arie before retirement Expected to enter the Defense Council next month Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense for Political Affairs, revealed the case of Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng, Minister of Defense, who has a policy to reduce the number of generals in every army in the positions of experts and special experts, saying that the minister has instructed each army to expedite action. Continue to understand with the personnel about this project. To reduce the number of generals in superfluous positions by more than 50% within 3 years, or to less than 300 in 2027. In the past, there were about 2,000 generals, with a main force of about 1,300, which required consideration of the security situation. of the world and region Including various tactical forms, which currently involve cyber warfare or cyber warfare and space matters. Therefore, it must be carefully considered. As for the number of more than 700 generals in regular positions, operations have already begun. It is expected that the goal will be achieved. 'The Minister of Defense has set a policy to expedite results. During the government of Prime Minister Settha Thavisin in 2025 - 2027, generals in the positions of experts and special experts must be reduced to a minimum according to the needs of the military. There is also a policy to create incentives to reduce the number of ranks of "Colonel (Special)" who will rise to "General" in the future by more than 570 positions to be in line with the general position that will be reduced. too This is his vision that provides policy to solve problems in a systematic way. which this policy The army can perform its duties and military careers still have opportunities for advancement. It also creates stability for the armed forces,' said a Ministry of Defense spokesperson. Mr. Jirayu said that the Minister of Defense has instructed him to create policies to create incentives for mil itary officers to retire early, such as paying compensation or "lump sums" of approximately 700,000 baht, depending on rank and time of service. There will be a clear calculation formula including pension/gratuity rights that will be received as usual. considered beneficial and encouragement to the military personnel When deciding during this period It is considered to have the greatest benefits compared to past projects and in government administration will be able to reduce the burden on the national budget in the long run as well. 'Progress is considered an important policy of the minister. At present, various proposal formats and incentives have been prepared and are in the process of listening to comments from relevant government agencies. and stakeholders Before the end of February, it will be brought to the Defense Council meeting. It will then be brought to the Cabinet for consideration and approval. "Budget plan and framework" to be effective in time for this year, therefore During the retirement of civil servants in October 2024, this project will use the Ministry of Defense budget of approximately 600 million baht within 3 years (2025 - 2670), or an average of 200 million baht per year,' said a Ministry of Defense spokesperson. Mr. Jirayu said that although in the past the army had a plan to reduce the number of generals "long term" from 2008 - 2028, this policy Will push to achieve the goal faster "within 3 years" by focusing on groups of Major Generals - Lieutenant Generals - Generals in positions including experts - experts with special qualifications. "All armed forces" In the past, it was found that during the NCPO government from 2014 - 2018 they used to implement an early retirement project. 'Every rank, every rank, every position' with more than 100 participants participating in the project. 26,000 positions Therefore, it is believed that this project to reduce generals will definitely be well received.-313.- Source: Thai News Agency