BANGKOK -- Thailand's civilian-led government is under pressure to scale back the armed forces after nearly a decade of military rule, but analysts warn that the drive is sure to face pushback from the country's politically powerful generals.
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Thailand faces bitter battle over downsizing powerful military
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Thai marines participate in an amphibious assault exercise as part of the Cobra Gold 2023 joint military exercises at a military base in Chonburi province. © Reuters
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