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US visit stokes jet shopping-trip talk
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/04/2022
» The chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Napadej Dhupatemiya, on Tuesday led a committee responsible for fighter jet procurement on a visit to the United States that is scheduled to wrap up on Monday next week -- a move which could signal a fresh attempt to secure a new jet purchase deal.
Air force panel eyes latest US fighter jets
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2022
» A committee studying a fighter jet procurement plan has concluded that Thailand should buy fifth-generation fighters from the United States, as they are best suited to the country's needs, AVM Prapas Sornchaidee, spokesman for the air force, said.
Purge tests PM's resolve
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2022
» All eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's next move following the purge of 21 MPs from the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) including Thamanat Prompow, the party's former secretary-general.
Defence forces chief on 10-day visit to US
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/12/2021
» Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, the chief of Thailand's defence forces, has left for the United States on an official visit invited by the Pentagon, a source said on Saturday.
Summit on future of Mekong to be held
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/04/2021
» Thailand will later this year host the 28th meeting of the council of the Mekong River Commission to discuss ways to mitigate the impact of dams on member countries, Somkiat Prajamwong, secretary-general of the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) said.
Generals face job cuts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2021
» The armed forces are embarking on an ambitious programme to trim the number of generals in its ranks by 25% by 2029, amid doubts that the plan will ever come to fruition.
Voluntary military enlistment goes online
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/01/2021
» Voluntary military enlistment will go online this year, a source familiar with the plan said on Friday.
Govt mulls 'golf quarantines'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/11/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday welcomed a golf quarantine proposal as an alternative local state quarantine (ALSQ) option, describing it as an "interesting idea" although it has yet to be approved by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Prayut seeks 'Mr Right' to take over top job
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/11/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said he would be happy to have a better person replace him as premier of Thailand and claimed he is tired of using his authority.
Air force satellite Napa-1 launched
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2020
» The Royal Thai Air Force’s first security satellite, Napa-1, was successfully launched on a European rocket from French Guiana on Thursday morning.