THAI’S NEW ARMY CHIEF SHOWED FONDNESS FOR MONARCHY, PLEDGES TO SAFEGUARD

HIGHLIGHTS

• The new armed force chief of Thailand pledged on Tuesday making the customary promise of safeguarding the nation, the Buddhist religion, the government, and the citizens, yet appeared lighter over anti-government protests

Gen Narongpan Jittkaewtae took his post on Oct 1 of every year military reshuffle as the administration faces mass demonstrations that demand significant changes....