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Relaxing Rayong
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 28/07/2016
» A short drive from the sleepless city of Pattaya, Rayong may not be a favourite place for nightlife lovers. However, this peaceful province is an easy destination for those who want to escape bustling places.
Navy nabs Vietnamese crew
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2016
» The navy yesterday arrested 29 crew members of three Vietnamese trawlers for allegedly catching fish unlawfully in the Gulf of Thailand.
Sink the sub proposal
News, Editorial, Published on 05/07/2016
» The Royal Thai Navy is once again pressing to buy three submarines from China. The defence minister, not at all surprisingly, supports this new military upgrade. It would be a terrible mistake and misuse of 36 billion baht, or possibly more, of the public's money. Realistically, the only thing preventing an almost instant purchase is Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. He has put off this scheme before, and should do so again, but more forcefully.
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.
Rusty ships, idle carriers show other side of Asia's militaries
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/06/2016
» As China spends billions to upgrade and reorganise the People's Liberation Army, the deficiencies in competing Asia-Pacific militaries are coming into focus. And even some of China's much-heralded military advances are drawing attention for their shortcomings. Here is a snapshot of some of Asia's less illustrious military kit.
Life on aircraft carrier throws crew a few challenges
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/05/2016
» The Guardian Sea naval exercises, a joint naval exercise with the US which took place last week, have helped showcase military might and the hard life of crews on board warships.
Navy not out of its depths in joint drill with US
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/05/2016
» The Royal Thai Navy may have failed to find submarines to add to its own fleet last year, but it has proved adept at hunting down an enemy's underwater arsenal.
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.
Navy chases down two illegal Vietnamese trawlers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2016
» The Royal Thai Navy yesterday seized two fishing trawlers and arrested 11 Vietnamese crew members off Songkhla province.
Navy grabs 4 Vietnam boats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2016
» Government attempts to eradicate illegal fishing are being hindered by Vietnamese fishing vessels, with as many as 51 boats, many with highly destructive fishing gear, having trespassed in Thai territorial waters since late last year, officials say.