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Bangkok Post
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WASSANA NANUAM

Wind of change hits military

First Army commanders lead a mass oath of allegiance to the flag on Jan 18 at the headquartes of the 11th Infantry Regiment, King's Guard. (Photo via 1st Army region)

The mid-year military reshuffle has shown signs that the Wong Thewan faction is clawing back influence from the Burapha Phayak camp which has dominated senior appointments in the promotion process for more than a decade.

Some 260 military promotions were published in the Royal Gazette Wednesday.

However, promotions within the senior ranks of the First Army grabbed the attention of many observers.

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