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Gripen jet deal a 'boost for military'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's procurement of Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will not only strengthen the country's defence capabilities but also serve as a catalyst for the development of its own defence industry, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
Designer's Gripen-pattern Thai clothing receives national acclaim
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» A Thai fashion designer has received acclaim for her use of the Gripen fighter motif, celebrating the warplane's role in protecting Thai sovereignty during the Thai-Cambodian clashes.
Thailand and Sweden to sign Gripen jet deal
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand and Sweden will sign an agreement for the first phase of a Gripen E/F fighter aircraft procurement next Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Acting PM tightlipped on fighter jet, submarine decisions
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/08/2025
» Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday refused to elaborate on the cabinet’s reported decisions on additional Gripen fighter jet procurement and a new submarine engine, saying it was classified information.
Ishiba's summit absence shows lack of Nato faith
Oped, Published on 21/07/2025
» Since a Japanese prime minister first attended a Nato summit in 2022, Japan has sent its highest-level representative to the event for three consecutive years. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 was a key catalyst for Tokyo's decision to attend that year, and the 2025 summit in The Hague would have marked the fourth consecutive appearance by a Japanese leader.
Thai air force to buy 12 Gripen fighter jets for B60bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its decision to purchase 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a procurement project worth 60 billion baht, with the first delivery expected by 2029.
China offers ‘battle-tested’ jets to Indonesia
Published on 05/06/2025
» Indonesia says China has offered to sell it J-10 jets, the fighter aircraft that were recently battle-tested in Pakistan’s clashes with India over Kashmir.
Thai air force plans to acquire 12 Gripen jets
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force plans to acquire a total of 12 Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets built by Sweden's Saab over 10 years, air force chief ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul said on Wednesday.
Pundits upbeat on US tariff agreement
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/05/2025
» An international affairs academic and a leading economist are partially optimistic Thailand can reach an agreement with Washington over the latter's stiff reciprocal tariffs, though challenges remain as the levies have already affected the global trading system.
Arms deals tied to US tariff talks
News, Published on 22/04/2025
» Whether Thailand buys more weapons from the United States depends on the outcome of upcoming trade talks with US officials, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.