ABSTRACT
Title : The readiness of Thai Army to support ASEAN (Political and
Security Community)
Field : Military
Name : Colonel Nattapat hlaksap Course NDC Class 56
This research aims to study Concepts of ASEAN Political-Security Community mission,
role and authority of the Thailand. As well as to provide guidelines for the preparation of
Thailand to support the ASEAN Political-Security Community. Thailand into ASEAN in 2558 is
a literature review of documents from the department of Army operations as well as policy and
planning department and military operations.
The results showed that Thailand army will have to prepare the equipment and
management personnel to improve the capability of the Army to support the ASEAN PoliticalSecurity Community Blueprint. Lead to cooperation based on mutual benefit in 5 areas. Staff
Development is imperative that the Army must develop language and literacy skills. Weapons
development Push for a common defense weapons. These strategies must be adapted and new
attitudes. Research focus to concentrate more by supporting R&D.
The reforms suggested Thailand should improve laws and regulations related to perform
the role to be working with ASEAN Members and other allied nations effectively. Also build
confidence so that the faith of the people of Thailand and ASEAN to provide assistance to the public
on disaster victims. With modern equipment. The Task Force has the expertise to solve the
problem and public assistance. The promotion to support the development of English
individually urgently, with a project budget. Focus on English which is the working language of
ASEAN. Furthermore, support the study of its neighbors. For the purpose of coordination.
Especially along the border, as well as restructuring the organization at all levels. In accordance with
the new mission. That will happen in the future.
