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F-35 purchase plan in peril
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/05/2022
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will not back down on its request to purchase US-made F-35 fighter jets, even after the opposition party announced it would use the issue to vote down the 2023 budget bill during an upcoming House debate.
US defence secretary to visit kingdom
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/05/2022
» US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will pay an official visit to Thailand in June, a source at the Thai Defence Ministry revealed yesterday.
Abusive navy trainer to be discharged
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/04/2022
» The navy has jailed an instructor who allegedly punished new recruits by forcing them to drink semen and will then discharge him for a serious breach of military discipline.
Navy investigates sexual degradation case
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/04/2022
» The navy has transferred a chief petty officer to an inactive post while it investigates allegations that he forced privates into a sexually degrading act.
US to decide if air force can run F35s
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/04/2022
» The United States Air Force is to send an inspection team to determine the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) readiness to operate and maintain a new generation of fighter jets, which the latter is pushing to purchase, a source said.
US-Asean special summit reset for May in DC
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/04/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will attend a US-Asean special summit from May 12-13, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai.
US visit stokes jet shopping-trip talk
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/04/2022
» The chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Napadej Dhupatemiya, on Tuesday led a committee responsible for fighter jet procurement on a visit to the United States that is scheduled to wrap up on Monday next week -- a move which could signal a fresh attempt to secure a new jet purchase deal.
South peace talks at crucial turn
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/04/2022
» Peace could finally be given a chance in the strife-torn Deep South as the security authorities voiced confidence their latest round of negotiations may have reached a crucial turning point. It involved a "real deal" with the ranks of southern insurgents, according to Lt Gen Thira Daewa, secretary of the peace talks team.
Depts to curb energy usage
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/03/2022
» The cabinet has agreed in principle with guidelines for government agencies to cut their electricity and oil consumption by 20% from April to September.
Tech transfer part of jet fighter buy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/03/2022
» The transfer of technology is one of the conditions for the Royal Thai Air Force's procurement of jet fighters, according to TAF spokesman AVM Prapas Sornchaidee.