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Military early retirement scheme approved
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved an early retirement programme for senior military officers, from the rank of colonel and up, with incentives including 7-10 times their last monthly salary.
Thailand, France discuss boosting arms industries
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2024
» Thai and French officials have discussed plans to improve the two nations' defence industries at a special seminar, with the Thai government looking to procure defence products worth 200 billion baht over the next 20 years.
New VIP plane, helicopters proposed in budget bill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/07/2024
» The 2025 budget bill includes the proposed purchase a VIP aircraft for 12 billion baht and two mid-sized helicopters for important passengers at a cost of 3.3 billion baht.
Myanmar rebels flooding Thailand with meth
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/07/2024
» Armed ethnic groups are producing more illicit drugs to traffic in or through Thailand to finance their fight against the forces of the Myanmar government, a senior army officer said on Monday.
PM, Anwar to tour region
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit the country's three southernmost provinces alongside his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim next month following a deadly car bomb outside police flats in Yala on June 30.
Defence minister cool to F-16 financing pitch
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/07/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang confirmed on Thursday that the US ambassador had briefed him on a loan proposal to allow the air force to acquire more F-16 fighter jets, but the offer came with a high interest rate.
Barges blessed for Chao Phraya event
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for the first 14 boats of the royal barge procession before they are launched on the Chao Phraya River on Thursday.
US ambassador proposes to sell F-16 fight jets: PM
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday said the United States ambassador wrote to him to propose that the Thai air force buy F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, but said many points had yet to be discussed – including his requirement for the United States' reciprocal and equal investment in Thailand.
Struggling state-run shipbuilder to get more support, navy contracts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry aims to push the Bangkok Dock Company, a state enterprise under its wing, to be a leading force in building ships for the navy.
PM stresses offset policy in arms deals
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asserted the need for the armed forces to incorporate an offset policy in procuring weapons and military hardware.