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Prawit to visit China for defence talks
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/04/2015
» Thailand and China stand poised to deepen their military ties, particularly in training, weapons, and the procurement of submarines, authorities say.
Prawit off to China to build defence ties
Published on 05/04/2015
» Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will visit China on Wednesday, and a Defence Ministry source said a planned submarine purchase is in line for discussions with Beijing.
Submarine plan resurfaces with backing from Prawit
Published on 25/03/2015
» A plan to buy submarines for the Royal Thai Navy is on again with strong backing from Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon who wants Thailand’s fleet to be on par with neighbouring countries.
US dismisses China's concern over missile defence
AFP, Published on 17/03/2015
» SEOUL - A senior US official on Tuesday brushed off Beijing's objection to the possible deployment of a US missile defence system in South Korea, saying North Korea's missile programme poses a "significant threat."
US scorn for coup gives opening for China
News, Published on 10/03/2015
» Throughout US global wars against communism, drugs and terrorism, Thailand has been an indispensable strategic partner. But a sharp deterioration in ties became evident in January when Thailand's Foreign Ministry summoned the top US diplomat in Bangkok to register its displeasure over the State Department's critical comments about the country's military rule.
Are US-Thai relations losing their warmth?
News, Published on 28/02/2015
» US-Thai relations have been frosty since the May 22, 2014 ousting of the Yingluck Shinawatra government and that chill deepened after the January visit of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel.
China vows to back Thai armed forces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2015
» Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan has reaffirmed close ties with Thailand, saying China is ready to send supply weapons and hold joint military exercises, a Thai government spokesman says.
Thailand, China bolster military ties as US relations splinter
Published on 06/02/2015
» Thailand and China agreed Friday to strengthen military ties through expanded joint training, technology sharing, and discounted arms sales.
Govt baulks at China loan offer
News, Published on 06/02/2015
» China wants Thailand to jointly seek loans from the Export-Import Bank of China to fund the Bangkok-Nong Khai dual-track rail route project but a panel overseeing the project says the interest rate quoted for the loans is too high.
China voices concern about US missile defence in S.Korea
AFP, Published on 04/02/2015
» SEOUL - China expressed concern about the possible deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in South Korea during talks Wednesday between their defence chiefs, Seoul military officials said.