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Defence networks in flux

Former defence minister and deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who turns 79 this year, is gradually stepping out of the political game. © Rungroj Yongrit/EPA/MaxPPP

Amid budget cuts and the waning influence of former defence minister Prawit Wongsuwat, some companies are looking for new political backers Bangkok. [...]

Published on 03/04/2024 at 04:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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