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Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.
Govt suspends submarine plan, eyes Chinese frigate
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/10/2023
» The Defence Ministry has suspended a plan to procure submarines from China. It will instead pivot towards acquiring a frigate.
Navy to buy frigate instead of Chinese sub
Published on 20/10/2023
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says the navy will order a Chinese frigate instead of a Chinese submarine because the latter cannot have a German engine as Thailand originally specified.
Nod for Chinese sub engine sought
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/09/2023
» Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said yesterday he would seek the cabinet's approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-made engine, although the government may consider other options.
Retiring navy chief pushes for Chinese sub with Chinese engine
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/09/2023
» Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said on Thursday he would seek the cabinet's approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-made engine, although the government may consider other options.
Andaman region urges maritime safety
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/09/2023
» Six Andaman provinces have proposed beefing up maritime assistance measures for tourists and cruise ships to boost confidence about their safety, RAdm Chaiyanan Chumai, spokesman of Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC), said yesterday.
Navy ready to hold annual China drill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/09/2023
» China and Thailand will hold the "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training exercise in the Gulf of Thailand and Chon Buri's Sattahip district, with Chinese warships and submarines taking part.
Rift emerges in reshuffle of top brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/08/2023
» Replacements have been proposed for soon-to-retire top commanders of the armed forces, with the air force and the navy reportedly standing their ground over the choices of their new chiefs, according to a senior military source.
Navy boosts training with simulators
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/08/2023
» CHON BURI: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) yesterday opened a naval mission training centre in Sattahip district focused on advanced simulation training.
Navy probes 'stolen' ammo allegations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2023
» The navy has opened an investigation into an ordnance officer believed to be responsible for stealing large quantity of cartridges from its arsenal in Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, according to navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin.