Promotion for mid-ranked troops

The eligible soldiers must be at least 55 years old, have good work records, and have never caused any damage to the reputation of the ministry or the armed forces. They must also have the rank of senior sergeant or above.
“The promotions are in line with Defence Minister Sukampol Suwannathat’s policy to boost the morale of junior soldiers who will soon reach mandatory retirement age,” ministry spokesman Colonel Tanatip Sawangsaeng said yesterday.
Funds for the promotions will come from the armed forces, he said. “We have not requested any extra budget from the government.”