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Drone warfare tops training agenda
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/01/2024
» More training in counter-drone technology and techniques will be incorporated into armed forces' exercises and drills this year, a joint meeting of commanders of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and Royal Thai Police was told on Tuesday.
US warns Thai navy over HTMS 'Sukhothai' salvage
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/01/2024
» The Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) has submitted a second warning to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) about salvage operations being carried out on the US-built HTMS Sukhothai, which sunk in the Gulf of Thailand in 2022.
RTAF procurement plan ready
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to unveil its development plan, which includes a proposal to procure a squadron of 12 fighter jets, at the RTAF's Symposium 2024 next month.
Sub purchase 'still an option'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Monday insisted buying a Chinese-built submarine is still an option, but a final decision must be made by the cabinet.
PM readies aid for Myanmar
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government is considering providing widespread humanitarian assistance to support vulnerable populations in Myanmar and hosting talks with the Myanmar leader and ethnic minority groups to find a solution to the crisis in the country, according to a military source with knowledge of the plan.
Navy 'needs cabinet nod for sub' deal, according to OAG
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has told the navy that it must seek the cabinet's approval if it wants to extend a submarine procurement contract and assess the technical aspect of any changes to a submarine engine it has ordered before deciding whether there is a critical need for it, according to a source.
7,000 addicts to enter new rehab scheme
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2024
» More than 7,000 addicts with mental conditions caused by illicit drug use have been identified and will be brought into a rehabilitation and stabilisation programme, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Unused navy land being transferred to poor next month
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/01/2024
» Some state land currently used by the military is being transferred to the poor, starting with 3,918 rai (1,549 acres) of navy land next month, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Wednesday.
52 army bases to host drug rehab centres
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Ministry of Defence will open rehabilitation centres for drug addicts, known in Thai as Rakjai centres, at 52 army bases nationwide.
Military bases to aid drug rehab efforts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2024
» The government plans to use military facilities as places to treat and stabilise drug addicts in a new initiative aimed at reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs.