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Navy 'overjoyed' by frigate name change
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/01/2019
» It was a day of overwhelming joy for the navy when Government House informed them early this month that two new ships were named by His Majesty the King in remembrance of the late King Bhumibol.
Navy prepares to receive new ship
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/12/2018
» The Royal Thai Navy's new Korean-made frigate, the FFG-471 HTMS Tachin, is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Jan 6 next year, while a second new frigate will be assembled in Thailand by navy personnel trained by the Korean shipbuilder, according to an informed source.
Navy confirms US missiles purchase
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/08/2017
» The Royal Thai Navy has admitted it has agreed to buy a number of cruise missiles from the United States, but denies the prime minister or defence minister were involved as the purchase is part of a previously agreed contract.
US approves missiles sale to Thai navy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/08/2017
» The Royal Thai Navy has insisted that the likely purchase of RGM-84L Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles from the US is for the sake of national security.
Thai, Malaysian navies hunt oil pirates
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/06/2017
» The Royal Thai Navy is working with Malaysian and Singaporean authorities to hunt for a pirate vessel which hijacked a Thai-flagged oil tanker and made off with 1.5 million litres of diesel in Malaysian waters late on Friday night.
Joint drill ushers military unity
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/06/2016
» The three-month "Navy 2016" drill, from late March to last Thursday, has made important marks in military cooperation, with the navy and the air force engaging for the first time in the same exercise involving the use of their main warships and warplanes.
Chinese and Thai navies partner for drill display
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/05/2016
» More than 500 Chinese marines accompanied by their warships will join a large-scale exercise with the Thai navy later this month in a move seen as a counterbalance to the United States' influence in the region.
Military drills helping armed forces 'achieve victory'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/03/2016
» Under the current military regime, the armed forces have had a chance to increase their strength and capability through comprehensive exercises that aim to showcase their military might.
Navy to build B5.5bn missile-equipped patrol vessel
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/02/2016
» The navy will build its second offshore patrol vessel, this one to be armed with guided missiles, at an estimated cost of 5.5 billion baht in three years.
'Chakri Naruebet' gets new lease of life
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/12/2015
» With a major facelift for HTMS Chakri Naruebet, the Royal Thai Navy is entering a new era with heightened prowess.