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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.
Sukhothai captain resigns to show responsibility
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/04/2024
» The commander of the HTMS Sukhothai said on Tuesday that he would resign from the navy to show his responsibility for the 2022 sinking that took 29 lives.
Navy set to shed light on sinking ship
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/04/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) will announce the findings of an investigation into the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai on April 9, according to a source.
Commander of 'misfiring' navy ship shunted
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/03/2024
» The commander off HTMS Chonburi has been transferred to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Fleet pending an investigation, following an incident where the ship accidentally fired a shell at HTMS Khirirat in Chon Buri's Sattahip district on March 13.
Defence minister sorry about ship shelling
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/03/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says he believes that what happened to HTMS Khirirat on Thursday — when a warship inadvertently fired an artillery shell at it — was an accident.
Sailors injured by friendly fire to be released from hospital
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/03/2024
» Nine soldiers will soon be discharged from hospital after suffering minor injuries from an accidental gunshot at the frigate they were on board, the Royal Thai Navy said on Friday.
Frigate damaged by ammunition from another naval ship
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/03/2024
» A gun shot from HTMS Chonburi accidentally struck HTMS Khirirat on Thursday, causing a fire and injuring 13 soldiers. Both Thai navy vessels were anchored at Laem Thian Pier, Sattahip Naval Base, in Chon Buri province.
'Sukhothai' salvage operation ends, memorial planned
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/03/2024
» PRACHUAP KhIRI KHAN: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) announced on Tuesday the end of a 19-day operation to salvage the sunken HTMS Sukhothai, with the next step being the establishment of a memorial monument.
Committee rejects navy's ship appeal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/03/2024
» A special House committee tasked with vetting the 2024 budget has dismissed the navy's appeal against its decision to reject the navy's request for a budget to fund the purchase of a new frigate, according to a source on Tuesday.
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.