In a recent Facebook announcement, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, the esteemed chairman of the Military Commission and a noted member of the Future Forward Party, unveiled a six-part policy strategy specifically designed to optimize the Military Commission of the House of Representatives’ efficiency. The strategy is focused on critical areas such as the thorough scrutiny of the military budget and rationalization of troop size.
As per the meeting held yesterday at 1pm, the Military Commission forged a concrete policy layout geared towards handling matters related to the military budget, allocation of resources, military to civilian policy interactions, discretionary funds, troops’ welfare, debt obligations, and business welfare. The policy strategy can effectively be categorized into six distinct sectors.
The first point primarily involves close audits and monitoring of the defense sector’s budget, acquisitions, debt responsibilities, business welfare, commercial affairs, and discretionary funds. The significant object here is bolstering transparency, curbing corruption, and promoting public revelation. Economical Defense guidelines will be followed when scrutinizing government policies to ascertain alignment of budget spending with national security. Actions will include enforcing policy in acquisitions, redistributing military-owned lands to benefit farmers and public, using military spaces for problem resolution—like flood control, waste management, and promoting renewable energy production. Furthermore, the fight against drug trafficking, illegal product smuggling, and human trafficking, can be spearheaded with the use of off-budget military funds for research work related to national security.
The second sector involves network expansion and creation of work groups across different regions for impartial allocation of resources between military and civilians. This would promote better relations between the civilians and the military by providing an efficient and comprehensive platform to voice any military-related issues.
Thirdly, the commission will work on auditing and monitoring to maintain the right mix of senior officers and regular troops for the military mission. This will prevent misuse of soldiers for non-military labour or any activity infringing on human rights or constituting human trafficking.
The fourth critical area ensures transparent, balanced and fair treatment of all military officials, junior military officials, standard soldiers, and veterans. There should be no room for oppression, abuse, and human rights violations.
Fifthly, the functionality of the military will be scrutinized under the supervision of a civilian government while upholding the principle of civil law. The equality of civilians and soldiers before the law and fairness of the process should be maintained. Military operations should not interfere with citizens’ freedom and rights.
Last but not least, the policy includes the development of the military preparatory schools, troop schools, and institutions under the Ministry of Defense’s curriculum to adapt to social changes.
The Military Commission has vowed to utilise these guidelines to execute their duties prudently, ensuring integrity in military operations, judicious use of taxpayers’ money, and maintaining that the military operates under civilian government command, reported Sanook.
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