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Council gives PM nod to suspend any coup plotters
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Defence Council has passed an amended draft of the Defence Ministry Administration Act that allows a prime minister to suspend any military personnel involved in planning a military coup.
PM may invite US envoy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may invite US Ambassador Robert F Godec to visit the northern region later this month to monitor progress in anti-drug operations there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red Bull tycoon sues senator over bribe claim
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Red Bull energy drink tycoon Chalerm Yoovidhya has filed a defamation lawsuit for 50 million baht against a senator and a TV host over allegations of bribery.
Defence to cut back on personnel, restructure forces
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Ministry of Defence plans to cut back the number of service personnel by 700 over the next three years and will restructure the military, expecting to save up to 34 million baht.