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Budget slashed by B500m
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/08/2024
» The armed forces' budget for the next fiscal year has been reduced by more than 500 million baht by the parliamentary committee responsible for vetting the budget expenditure bill.
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/07/2024
» The Army has released a white paper for 2024 calling for the procurement of several kinds of weaponry, including armed drones, to handle security challenges to Thailand over the next three years.
Thailand, France discuss boosting arms industries
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2024
» Thai and French officials have discussed plans to improve the two nations' defence industries at a special seminar, with the Thai government looking to procure defence products worth 200 billion baht over the next 20 years.
Flying of drones banned in far South
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/06/2024
» Security authorities have banned the flying of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, in the three southernmost border provinces and part of Songkhla province.
Forces drill for border skirmish
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/05/2024
» A joint air force-army drill was under way in Sukhothai province on Thursday to harmonise ground force and air support in a simulated war to deal with a border conflict.
Thai-made armoured vehicles, guns for Bhutan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Defence Ministry handed over Thai-made armoured tactical vehicles (ATV) and firearms to Bhutan's National Police Agency.
King ‘doesn’t require road closure for motorcades’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/02/2024
» His Majesty the King stopped road closures for royal motorcades long ago and has advised police to let general vehicles share the roads with motorcades, according to a spokesman for the Ministry of Defence.
Air force agrees to development plans
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/02/2024
» The air force will open up some of its facilities and golf courses for public use, but access will be conditional, said commander-in-chief, ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul.
Thai army awaits approval for repatriation of 41 Thais
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/11/2023
» CHIANG RAI: A commander of Tachileik in Myanmar has informed Thailand that the interrogation of the 41 Thais rescued from illicit businesses in Laukkaing township has concluded, and their repatriation is expected to be approved within the next few days, according to the Thai army.
Navy faces 15% kickback claim over B440m armoured vehicle deal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Royal Thai Navy is investigating a claim about irregularities in the purchase of armoured vehicles (AVs) worth more than 440 million baht.