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Air force chooses Gripen jets from Sweden
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force said on Tuesday that it has chosen to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden over US-made F-16s.
Defence minister wants F-16 offset policy details
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/07/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has asked the United States to provide more details on the offset policy linked to the purchase of F-16 fighter jets before Aug 20.
Fighter jet purchase up in air
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted the government has yet to decide whether the Swedish-made Gripen or US-made F-16 is to be selected for the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) new fighter jet procurement project.
US 'offering lower rates' for F-16 deal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2024
» The United States has offered to lower the interest rates for the purchase of F-16 fighter jets by the Royal Thai Air Force in an effort to get the Thai government to pick the American-made jets over Sweden's Gripen fighter aircraft, according to a source in the Defence Ministry on Monday.
Air force chooses Swedish jets over US F-16s
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has opted to procure Gripen fighter jets from Sweden over US-made F-16s, according to a source in the air force.
Struggling state-run shipbuilder to get more support, navy contracts
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry aims to push the Bangkok Dock Company, a state enterprise under its wing, to be a leading force in building ships for the navy.
Commander shunted over unfair salary deductions
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Royal Thai Army has transferred the commander of a training unit in Nakhon Ratchasima to its northeastern headquarters pending an investigation into deductions from conscripts’ salaries for utilities and miscellaneous items — including a septic tank pumping fee.
Selection panel to decide on Gripen or F-16 offers
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will set up a selection committee this month to decide if it should buy Sweden's Gripen fighter jets or F-16 aircraft from the US.
PM sings Song Wat's praises
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to further promote Song Wat, one of Bangkok's oldest trading quarters, as a tourism landmark.
Navy sub deal ‘still needs 1-2 months’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/05/2024
» One or two months are needed to tie up any loose ends in the negotiations between a Royal Thai Navy team and its Chinese counterpart on the procurement of an S26T Yuan-class submarine from China, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Tuesday.