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Govt inks controversial China submarine deal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/05/2017
» Thailand and China have formally sealed an agreement under which a Chinese ship-building contractor will supply a 13.5-billion-baht Yuan-class S26T submarine for the Royal Thai Navy.
Muslim rally seen as pitch for NGO support
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/02/2017
» A rally staged last week by Muslim students in which some demanded "self-determination" in the insurgency-plagued South was a move to gain financial support from European rights advocacy groups, according to 4th Army chief Piyawat Nakwanich.
Budget allocated to relocate river communities
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/10/2016
» Part of the 14-billion-baht budget for the controversial Chao Phraya promenade will be allocated to help relocate displaced river communities, the government announced yesterday.
Special far South group to be 'efficient'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/10/2016
» Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr yesterday promised not to interfere in the work of existing agencies while pledging to do his best as head of the new special government delegation to pull together efforts in tackling the southern insurgency.
Govt sets up body to steer policy drives
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/09/2016
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has invoked Section 44 of the interim charter to set up a government forward command centre in the far South.
Prayut supports delayed refugee return
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2016
» Myanmar should be given more time to prepare to take back refugees, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says.
Prayut threatens to stay at helm
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/06/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has threatened to stay in power unless peace returns to the country and stressed the importance of the military's role in national development.
Thai-Chinese ties grow ever closer
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/03/2016
» Despite efforts from the government to downplay its close relations with China, it is undeniable that the two countries have special ties.
Peace talks to cover safety zone proposal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/01/2016
» A proposal to designate a safety zone in the insurgency-plagued far South is on the agenda as the Thai delegation prepares for the start of official peace talks with key militant groups after the New Year.
Army steps up drive to thwart Rohingya trafficking
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/03/2015
» The military task force responsible for tackling human trafficking says it is stepping up measures to thwart trafficking of Rohingya migrants from Myanmar to Malaysia via Thailand.