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Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.
Nod for Chinese sub engine sought
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/09/2023
» Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said yesterday he would seek the cabinet's approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-made engine, although the government may consider other options.
Retiring navy chief pushes for Chinese sub with Chinese engine
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/09/2023
» Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said on Thursday he would seek the cabinet's approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-made engine, although the government may consider other options.
Navy ready to hold annual China drill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/09/2023
» China and Thailand will hold the "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training exercise in the Gulf of Thailand and Chon Buri's Sattahip district, with Chinese warships and submarines taking part.
Rift emerges in reshuffle of top brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/08/2023
» Replacements have been proposed for soon-to-retire top commanders of the armed forces, with the air force and the navy reportedly standing their ground over the choices of their new chiefs, according to a senior military source.
Navy boosts training with simulators
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/08/2023
» CHON BURI: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) yesterday opened a naval mission training centre in Sattahip district focused on advanced simulation training.
Annual military reshuffle back
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2023
» The annual military reshuffle is back in the spotlight, with leaders of the three armed forces and the chief of the Thai defence forces going into mandatory retirement at the end of September.
Navy probes 'stolen' ammo allegations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2023
» The navy has opened an investigation into an ordnance officer believed to be responsible for stealing large quantity of cartridges from its arsenal in Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, according to navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin.
Regional maritime law enforcement gets a boost
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/07/2023
» The United States says it is looking forward to closer cooperation on maritime law enforcement in Southeast Asia, following a regional conference co-hosted with Thailand this week.
Top brass unlikely to attend Thursday's PM vote
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/07/2023
» The nation's top military officers, all ex-officio members of the Senate, are unlikely to attend the joint parliamentary session on Thursday to vote for a new prime minister.