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Air force panel eyes latest US fighter jets
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2022
» A committee studying a fighter jet procurement plan has concluded that Thailand should buy fifth-generation fighters from the United States, as they are best suited to the country's needs, AVM Prapas Sornchaidee, spokesman for the air force, said.
Navy leaps to defence of sub deal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/03/2022
» The navy was forced to defend its Chinese submarine purchase again yesterday following a renewed attack on the procurement by deputy Pheu Thai Party leader Yutthapong Charasathian.
Stryker unit seeks boost at war drill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/02/2022
» The Thai military has discussed possible cooperation with the United States on further developing the Thai Stryker unit into a world-leading force, according to an army source.
Navy chief condemns officer's conduct over cameras in women's bathrooms
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/02/2022
» Navy chief Adm Somprasong Nilsamai has denounced the conduct of a naval officer accused of putting cameras in women’s bathrooms at his office, and a committee has seen been set up to launch a disciplinary investigation.
Military told to maintain neutrality
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the armed forces to remain politically neutral in the upcoming by-elections in Bangkok, Chumphon and Songkhla and support the polls.
Covid strikes military spending
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2022
» Military spending has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, and due to budgetary pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic several weapon purchase programmes have been shelved or scrapped to pool money into addressing the crisis and its economic fallout.
King Cobras take on illegals at border
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/12/2021
» With the aid of technology, the Jong Ang Suek (King Cobra) Special Unit under the Surasee Taskforce works day and night to stem the inflow of illegal migrants from Myanmar across the entire length of the border in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
B4.6bn price tag for 8 new aircraft
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/11/2021
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will pay 4.6 billion baht to buy eight aircraft from Textron Aviation Defense.
Victory Monument graffitists slammed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/08/2021
» The Defence Ministry has strongly condemned anti-government protesters for vandalising Victory Monument, which commemorates soldiers and those who died protecting the Thai nation during the Franco-Thai war of 1940–1941, during the protest on Saturday.
Fond memories from a US military attache
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2021
» Col Larry Redmon, ex-Army Attache at the United States (US) Embassy in Bangkok, who retired from the military position last month, had played a big role in strengthening Thai-US military cooperation while in Thailand. WASSANA NANUAM talked to him about his experiences.