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Sub deal raises questions
News, Published on 08/08/2025
» Of course, the armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand at the border reminds us about the sacrifices soldiers make. Of course, we know that the country needs a stronger army, and that a strong army needs better weapons and equipment -- not to mention decent welfare and treatment.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
African armies turn to drones with devastating civilian impact
AFP, Published on 25/07/2025
» PARIS - The Easter period usually offers a rare respite in Gedeb, in Ethiopia's deeply troubled north, but on April 17 death rained from the skies in this sleepy town caught up in a war between rebels and the army.
Bank of Thailand insists there are no signs of deflation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2025
» Amid mounting concerns from economists about potential deflationary trends, the Bank of Thailand maintains there are no clear signs of deflation, despite persistently low inflation.
Thai central bank sees 18 months of sub-2% growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has assessed the Thai economy is likely to grow at a rate of less than 2% over the next 18 months, primarily due to pressures from US tariff policies.
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.
Telecom gear thieves cause signal disruptions
News, Published on 14/05/2025
» Police have arrested three men who stole signal transmission equipment belonging to True Corporation in Phitsanulok and nearby provinces, which was to be disassembled for sale, causing signal disruptions and an estimated 20 million baht in losses.
Expensive parliament projects draw flak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
IMF slashes global forecasts on impact of US tariffs
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on the world economy.
Thai watchdog had flagged concerns on building that collapsed in earthquake
Published on 31/03/2025
» An anti-corruption watchdog had flagged irregularities in the construction of a Bangkok skyscraper that collapsed in an earthquake last week and killed at least 11 people, the head of the monitoring group told Reuters.