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Sutin ‘confident’ about anti-coup proposal
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Wednesday expressed confidence in a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, saying it could be a potential deterrent against military intervention.
Air force golf course out, airport runway link in
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) might have to pay at least three billion baht in compensation to the air force if it decides to adopt the area that is currently home to the air force's Kantarat Golf Course, said Defence Ministry spokesman Jirayu Houngsub on Tuesday.
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.
More voluntary conscripts this year: Army
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/04/2024
» More Thai males will join the army voluntarily during the conscription season this year compared to last year, an assistant army spokesperson announced on Sunday.
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.
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.
China agrees to supply ship instead of sub to navy
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Chinese government has agreed in principle to supply either two patrol vessels or a frigate to the Thai navy instead of a submarine, according to a navy source.
Jet plan meets offset policy: Saab AB
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/03/2024
» Sweden's Saab AB said on Tuesday its proposal to sell Gripen fighter jets to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will meet the government's offset policy and other requirements for national capability development stipulated by the air force.
BRN peace talks still on track, says govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The government will continue its peace talks with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) next month, and urges the group to stop the Deep South attacks, deputy spokeswoman Rudklao Suwankiri said on Sunday.
Military man threatens motorist with pistol in 'road rage incident'
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/03/2024
» Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters is investigating after a sailor carrying a pistol approached a motorist in what is understood to be an incident of road rage.