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Minister off to Qatar, Egypt for Thai hostage talks
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/10/2023
» Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on Tuesday began a visit to Qatar and Egypt to discuss help for Thais abducted by Hamas from Israel.
Sub swap proposal 'must stay in budget'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/10/2023
» The government's plan to procure alternative armaments instead of a submarine is reasonable as long as it keeps within budget, according to the House committee on national security.
Death clip 'disrespectful'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/10/2023
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has voiced strong disapproval of Israel's display of a video clip of the brutal killing of a victim, asserted to be a Thai national, at a recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
New frigate a challenge for navy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The government's decision to procure a Chinese-made frigate to replace a submarine the navy ordered in 2017 will pose a significant challenge for the navy, especially given that numerous items have been procured to support the submarine plan.
Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.
PM holds first all-hands meeting with advisers
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he has held the first meeting with his advisory team at which all members were present.
Sutin eyes cheaper Chinese ship
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/10/2023
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said he would assign the navy to initiate negotiations with China aimed at lowering the price of a frigate in light of the government's decision to procure such a vessel instead of a submarine.
Muslim leader dies in hospital
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/10/2023
» Aziz Phitakkumpol, spiritual leader for Thailand's Muslims, died at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital yesterday morning, aged 76.
Govt suspends submarine plan, eyes Chinese frigate
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/10/2023
» The Defence Ministry has suspended a plan to procure submarines from China. It will instead pivot towards acquiring a frigate.
Somsak visits Malaysia in bid to enhance ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/10/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin is visiting Malaysia with the hope of improving relations between the two countries in a range of areas, including addressing the insurgency problem in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.