Khmer Time (Taing Rinith): What do you think about the change RTA [Royal Thai Army] Wars Cambodia may “Tremble” at New First and Second Army Chiefs]?

– The Nation. Youk Chhang: Truly professional, mature militaries are not dependent on or founded upon the leadership of a single general or generals and claiming otherwise indicates the weakness in the military organization. Truly professional and mature militaries are not built on personalities of generals but a collective military discipline, values, and esprit de corps. Furthermore, any government that advertises the primacy of its generals actually undercuts the credibility of its civilian control over the military. Notably, Thailand has a well-known history of multiple military coups that support this view.

October 1, 2025