Suthin” has an idea to present to the Prime Minister. Buying fertilizer instead of a submarine. Reveals that he is considering buying a submarine. It’s a surface ship. Sukhothai boat replacement Navy can accept If the problem doesn’t end The government will help negotiate with Germany to sell the engine. Accepting problems of conflict between regions United States-Germany-China
Reporters reported that Doctor of Philosophy student Social, Business and Political Leader, Rangsit University Organized a forum to present and listen to reports on the topic “Thai security in the world order Geopolitical Challenges” with Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng, Minister of Defense, attending the hearing.
The Minister of Defense said that since the beginning of assuming this position, he has been listening to information. He admits that he is troubled because he is concerned about the definition of the word “security” between the Ministry of Defense. and society’s perspective Match or not? Therefore, he asked the Security Council what the definition of “that security” was. If they had the same idea, they would be able to move forward. The Security Council says that security is the elimination and fight against threats in 9 areas, consisting of the division of ideas in society. disbelief in the political system Lack of balance in the management of natural resources and the environment, disasters from natural changes and epidemics, security in the three southern border provinces. terrorism and transnational crimes Foreign workers and immigrants, drugs, poverty, if the Ministry of Defense gives importance to these matters. From now on, if we talk about maintaining stability There will be less talk about buying weapons.
As for the part that many people are waiting for, how will the matter of “submarines” be resolved? As the new Minister of Defense who comes from a civilian background, how will this be resolved? Personally, I think The Navy needs to see what is needed. If there is something else that can be substituted. What will you use instead? You can find a solution if you think about it. I think that if we can’t accept the idea of putting in a Chinese engine, The government must help negotiate. It is not enough to let the military negotiate alone and it won’t end. The minister or the government might help negotiate with Germany to sell to China. But here there is still geography. Or a new war between the United States and Germany that is attacking China. This may not end. So he thought of a second way, which is to change from a submarine. Can it be a surface ship? In fact, the Navy did not want a submarine. Or if surface ships were used to replace the Sukhothai ships, it would be a good thing. or may cancel the contract Change the submarine to import fertilizer from China. Compared to the price of a submarine of 10 billion, farmers have been able to use cheaper fertilizer. which the army said Can accept this And don’t mind whether you can cancel or not. Because poverty is considered another security threat. This matter is a guideline that is being studied and prepared to be presented to the Prime Minister for consideration.
Therefore, the field of study It should be an academic science. that may answer military security problems It is considered to be a pioneer for everyone to learn. Makes one think about the policy setting of the Security Council and the Ministry of Defense Will take this principle and apply it.
In this event, doctoral students presented “New geopolitical problems and challenges in Thailand” which is a study of the environment. and geographic factors that affects the expansion of state power and can explain factors characteristic of geography that allows some countries to become superpowers Including the determination of foreign policy that is influenced by geographic characteristics
Source: Thai News Agency