Thailand
Spy agency keeps move quiet amid revamp

China, Thailand
Thai military intelligence is China's best business ally in Bangkok

The political change taking place in Thailand as a result of Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment as prime minister should not change the country's defence spending habits. The Thai army, particularly its intelligence services, are expected to continue buying Chinese.

The Intelligence Gazette
Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, NUG in Bangkok, secret classification in Kyiv

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Kyiv to Bangkok and Baghdad.

IraqHashd Al Shabi denied anniversary parade

Thailand/MyanmarNUG ramps up diplomatic presence in post-election Bangkok

UkraineShake-up of classification deciders

China, Thailand
Military pushes pro-Chinese approach on eve of election

The Thai prime minister has renewed his trust in Sansern Kaewkamnerd, the general running the Public Relations Department. The latter has been promoting a Chinese-style control of information, while the military has been advocating for a strategic alliance with Beijing.