PM Inspects Strategic Air Base in Nakhon Ratchasima
PM Anutin inspected a Royal Thai Air Force base in Nakhon Ratchasima on August 14 to assess operational readiness and security operations along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, chairman of the National Security Council, travelled by private aircraft to inspect the Tactical Air Squadron at Wing 1 in Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima province on 14 August. He was joined by Defence Minister Anudom Boontherm, Permanent Secretary of Defence Tharapong Malakham, Supreme Commander Ukrit Buntananth, Air Force Commander Seksak Kantha, and Ratchada Thanadirek.
Upon arrival at Wing 1, the Prime Minister received briefings on the squadron's missions, operational areas, and activities related to security along the Thai-Cambodian border, as well as key Royal Thai Air Force projects. He then addressed personnel on their duties as civil servants and air force personnel, before touring military equipment and aircraft used in operational readiness.
Wing 1 operates as a strategic unit under the national defence plan, with combat aircraft positioned to execute air operations upon command. As National Security Council chairman, the Prime Minister conducted the inspection to assess readiness across all domains. The National Security Council is Thailand's principal security organization, responsible for setting policy direction, proposing security strategies, and formulating national-level policies to protect national security while monitoring strategic threats.
Following the inspection, the Prime Minister proceeded to Ubon Ratchathani province to attend the funeral rites of Kriang Kalpitinont, a prominent Pheu Thai Party figure. The event has drawn attention because former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, his sister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and former Premier Somchai Wongsawat are expected to attend.
