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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.
Defence minister cool to F-16 financing pitch
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/07/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang confirmed on Thursday that the US ambassador had briefed him on a loan proposal to allow the air force to acquire more F-16 fighter jets, but the offer came with a high interest rate.
US ambassador proposes to sell F-16 fight jets: PM
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday said the United States ambassador wrote to him to propose that the Thai air force buy F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, but said many points had yet to be discussed – including his requirement for the United States' reciprocal and equal investment in Thailand.
Sweden pitches fighter jets for kingdom
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/06/2024
» SWEDEN: The Swedish Aeroplane Corporation recently opened up its headquarters in Stockholm to talk about replacing Thailand's ageing F-16s with SAAB's Gripen fighter jets.
PM confirms handout delay pending anti-graft study
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/01/2024
» The government will move ahead with the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, but its launch will be postponed pending a study from the anti-graft agency.
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.
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.
Srettha to hold sub talks on China trip
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he would discuss a possible solution to the wrangle over a Chinese submarine Thailand has commissioned with the Chinese government during his trip there.
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.
Srettha to visit Cambodia, aims to deepen bilateral ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will pay an official visit to Cambodia on Thursday to bolster relations between the two countries, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara said.