THAILAND: Moderate choice for new army chief

Updated September 20, 2007 20:19:02

A man of brains and brawn: that's how Thailand's outgoing army chief, General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, described the man who was named today as his successor. General Anupong Paojinda is a career soldier who is seen as a safe political choice who will help stabilise the country in the lead up to the December elections.

Presenter: Joanna McCarthy
Speakers: Dr Somjai Phagaphasvivat, political scientist from Thammasat University