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Be firm on subs deal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2025
» After years of tap-dancing around the submarine procurement controversy, the government has finally admitted that it may have to take the submarines it ordered from China despite disagreements over engine options, or risk losing the money it handed over as a down payment for the deal.
Navy sub deal ‘still needs 1-2 months’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/05/2024
» One or two months are needed to tie up any loose ends in the negotiations between a Royal Thai Navy team and its Chinese counterpart on the procurement of an S26T Yuan-class submarine from China, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Tuesday.
Navy submarine deal back on track
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is pressing ahead with its plan to procure a 13.5-billion-baht submarine from China after the two sides reached an agreement on the matter earlier this week, according to a navy source.
High-stakes submarine talks
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/05/2024
» A Chinese delegation is visiting Thailand and will meet the government on Wednesday to negotiate a long-overdue submarine purchase. Then, the Thai government will make the final decision on whether to ditch or take the submarine.
Chinese to visit for new round of sub negotiations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2024
» A Chinese delegation, including military officials, will visit Thailand next Wednesday for a new round of negotiations in a bid to resolve a long overdue submarine purchase deal.
Navy chief repeats call for submarines purchase
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/04/2024
» Navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam is repeating his call for Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang to approve the navy's submarine procurement plan, after Mr Sutin retained his position following the latest cabinet reshuffle.
Submarine plan triggers internal dispute
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2024
» Government officials and the navy are locking horns over its plan to procure a submarine.
Sutin refutes MFP's 'change money' scandal allegations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/04/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has denied allegations made by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) about a so-called "change money" scandal linked to the navy's procurement of a new frigate.
Chinese sub alternatives set to be finalised
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/04/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang is looking to finalise talks this month with China on the government's plan to procure alternative ships instead of a submarine.
China vessel procurement talks to begin 'this week'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/03/2024
» Seoul: Talks between China and the Royal Thai Navy on the procurement of either two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) or a frigate under the RTN's updated submarine procurement plan with Beijing will begin this week, according to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang.