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Defence minister preps for talks with Cambodia
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/02/2024
» The Ministry of Defence is formulating proposals for talks with Cambodia, aimed at promoting border peace and solving issues related to overlapping border areas between the two nations.
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
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.
Military generals halved by 2027
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2024
» The number of generals at the Defence Ministry will be cut in half within three years as part of the government's policy to downsize the armed forces, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says.
Sutin hails Cambodia defence ties during first visit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/12/2023
» Thailand and Cambodia have vowed to boost defence and trade relations while also agreeing to hold a General Border Committee meeting in March, according to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang.
Sub swap proposal 'must stay in budget'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/10/2023
» The government's plan to procure alternative armaments instead of a submarine is reasonable as long as it keeps within budget, according to the House committee on national security.
Somsak visits Malaysia in bid to enhance ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/10/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin is visiting Malaysia with the hope of improving relations between the two countries in a range of areas, including addressing the insurgency problem in the three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat.
PM directs charm offensive at GCC
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/10/2023
» Thailand is planning measures to double the number of tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region within two years from the current annual rate of 300,000, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PM to ask Riyadh for help
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he will ask Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince during a meeting between leaders of Asean and the Gulf Cooperation Council this week to help facilitate the return of Thai workers stranded in Israel by allowing Royal Thai Air Force aircraft to fly across Saudi airspace.
Neighbours to deepen ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/09/2023
» Thailand and Cambodia will work together to boost bilateral trade volume to US$15 billion (551 billion baht) by 2025 as the two countries pledged to deepen ties, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said.