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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.
Two non-commissioned officers get jail for abuse
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/08/2024
» The two non-commissioned officers (NCOs) who inappropriately punished several privates for breaking military rules will be kept in a military prison for 45 days.
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.
Military wants B300m redevelopment of northern Thai oilfield
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2024
» Fang oilfield in Chiang Mai, the oldest oilfield in Thailand, is to be redeveloped at a cost of 300 million baht, according to the Defence Energy Department's Northern Petroleum Development Centre (NPDC).
Military early retirement scheme approved
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved an early retirement programme for senior military officers, from the rank of colonel and up, with incentives including 7-10 times their last monthly salary.
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.
New VIP plane, helicopters proposed in budget bill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/07/2024
» The 2025 budget bill includes the proposed purchase a VIP aircraft for 12 billion baht and two mid-sized helicopters for important passengers at a cost of 3.3 billion baht.
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.
PM stresses offset policy in arms deals
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asserted the need for the armed forces to incorporate an offset policy in procuring weapons and military hardware.
Royal Thai Air Force procurement under scrutiny
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/06/2024
» A lawmaker with the opposition Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) warned a House committee against approving the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) plan to procure digital transceivers, saying the price quoted in the proposal is more than double the item's market price.