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US ambassador proposes to sell F-16 fight jets: PM
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday said the United States ambassador wrote to him to propose that the Thai air force buy F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, but said many points had yet to be discussed – including his requirement for the United States' reciprocal and equal investment in Thailand.
Struggling state-run shipbuilder to get more support, navy contracts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry aims to push the Bangkok Dock Company, a state enterprise under its wing, to be a leading force in building ships for the navy.
Thai-made armoured vehicles, guns for Bhutan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Defence Ministry handed over Thai-made armoured tactical vehicles (ATV) and firearms to Bhutan's National Police Agency.
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.
Korea pitches fighter jets to defence minister Sutin
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/03/2024
» Seoul: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has proposed to sell FA50 light fighters to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) which plans to spend 19 billion baht in the next fiscal year to procure new fighter jets, according to a source in the Defence Ministry.
Navy chief appeals decision to cut budget for new frigate
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/03/2024
» Royal Thai Navy commander Adm Adoong Pan-iam is appealing the House's decision to reject its request for a budget to fund the purchase of a new frigate, saying a new ship is needed to bolster the nation's maritime defences, a source said.
Cobra Gold drills to include Muay Thai
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/02/2024
» Muay Thai training will be included in this year's Cobra Gold joint military exercise, which starts today, as part of the government's policy to promote the martial art as one of Thailand's "soft powers".
Salvage mission yields ‘Sukhothai’ nameplate
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/02/2024
» The nameplate of the sunken HTMS Sukhothai was retrieved on Friday morning — the second day of a 19-day operation by the Thai and US navies to salvage the ill-fated vessel.
Salvage of sunken corvette Sukhothai begins
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/02/2024
» The Thai and US navies on Thursday started the salvage of the corvette HTMS Sukhothai in the Gulf of Thailand off Prachuap Khiri Khan. The navy chief said divers saw a bow rupture but he denied poor maintenance caused it.
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.