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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 cancels winning bid for salvage of HTMS Sukhothai
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/01/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy has cancelled the awarding of a tender to a firm using equipment from China to salvage of the US-built corvette HTMS Sukhothai, and agreed to abide by its agreement with the US.
Military generals halved by 2027
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2024
» The number of generals at the Defence Ministry will be cut in half within three years as part of the government's policy to downsize the armed forces, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says.
Minister tells Chinese envoy of concerns over crime movie
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/11/2023
» Prime Minister's Office Minister Puangpet Chunlaiad has told the Chinese ambassador that the Chinese film 'No More Bets' may deter Chinese from visiting Thailand.
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.
Panel backs procuring Chinese sub engine
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2023
» A navy panel is likely to recommend a Chinese-made engine as a substitute for a German-made one for an S26T Yuan-class submarine being assembled in China, according to a naval source.
New frigate due to arrive from China
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/04/2023
» HTMS Chang, a new frigate serving as a submarine tender, is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on April 27, according to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
Navy still unsure about China sub engine
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) remains undecided whether or not to choose a Chinese-made engine as a substitute for a German-made one for an S26T Yuan-class submarine being assembled for it in China, RTN spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin said on Thursday.
Cobra Gold lite kicks off in Thailand
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/02/2022
» The annual Cobra Gold military exercise kicked off yesterday featuring 3,460 soldiers from the kingdom and abroad.