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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.
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.
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".
PM readies aid for Myanmar
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government is considering providing widespread humanitarian assistance to support vulnerable populations in Myanmar and hosting talks with the Myanmar leader and ethnic minority groups to find a solution to the crisis in the country, according to a military source with knowledge of the plan.
Navy 'needs cabinet nod for sub' deal, according to OAG
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has told the navy that it must seek the cabinet's approval if it wants to extend a submarine procurement contract and assess the technical aspect of any changes to a submarine engine it has ordered before deciding whether there is a critical need for it, according to a source.
Fresh plan to end temple dispute
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/12/2023
» Si Sa Ket: Seven Pheu Thai MPs from this northeastern province have submitted a petition to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin asking him to seek talks with the Cambodian government on travel to Preah Vihear Temple on the Thailand border.
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.
5m Chinese likely from visa-free policy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/09/2023
» At least five million Chinese tourists are expected to visit Thailand by the end of the year after the government's visa-free policy for China and Kazakhstan went into effect on Monday, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
PM personally welcomes visa-free tourists at airport
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin personally welcomed Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday, the first day of the government's visa-free promotion for visitors from China and Kazakhstan.
China drills end in Sept
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/07/2023
» Thailand and China are holding three joint military exercises involving their air forces, armies and navies until September, according to a military source.