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PM hopes to discuss submarine engine with German president
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to approach German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier about acquiring a German-built engine for a Chinese-built submarine being purchased by Thailand, during his trip to the UN General Assembly in New York next week.
Political conflict, submarines top people's worries: Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 30/08/2020
» The biggest causes of worry for the general population are ongoing political conflicts and the planned purchase of two submarines, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Navy defends subs procurement, Pheu Thai vows to sink it
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2020
» The Royal Thai Navy has entered a war of words with Pheu Thai over the controversial procurement of two more submarines from China during a time of economic crisis.
Watches, power abuse at heart of political parade
Online Reporters, Published on 03/02/2018
» Fancy watches, unchecked power and Thailand 4.0 were the targets of the floats and displays that enlivened the annual Chulalongkorn-Thammasat football match on Saturday afternoon.
Chavalit celebrates 85th birthday, backs submarine buy
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2017
» As he prepared to celebrate his 85th birthday, former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh on Sunday expressed sympathy for the government over harsh criticism over its plan to buy submarines from China.
Cabinet secretly approves purchase of China sub
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2017
» The cabinet has approved a Royal Thai Navy plan to buy a submarine from China, a Defence Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
B10m in contraband whisky, watches seized
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2017
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN -- Police seized a large quantity of untaxed foreign whisky and watches, with a total street value of about 10 million baht, after stopping a pickup truck with the contraband in Muang district on Tuesday, police said.
Poll: Most people oppose submarines purchase plan
Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2016
» A clear majority of people are opposed to the navy's plan to buy three submarines at a cost of 36 billion baht, according to PeoplePoll (Thailand).
Thirachai rises to top army post
Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2015
» Assistant army chief Thirachai Nakwanich has been confirmed as the new head of the army in a military reshuffle list endorsed by His Majesty the King.
Navy chooses Chinese-made submarines
Online Reporters, Published on 02/07/2015
» The Royal Thai Navy has chosen Chinese-made models for its 36-billion-baht submarine project.