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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.
PM declares Yingluck’s old rice ‘delicious’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared that the 10-year-old rice kept in warehouses in Surin province tastes “delicious”.
Air force wants B19bn for new fighters
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/01/2024
» The air force aims to submit a request asking for a 19-billion-baht budget in the next fiscal year to procure new fighter jets, according to its commander-in-chief.
Jet purchases delayed as funds diverted
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/10/2023
» The air force will put on hold its planned procurement of fighter jets, citing the government’s shift of priorities to driving economic stimulus programmes.
Srettha urges arms deals delay
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the armed forces to delay their arms procurement plans for the 2024 fiscal year so the government can spend its budget to help those who are most in need, sources said.
Srettha lays out defence buy plans
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pressing ahead with a proposal to reform the armed forces, starting with a major change to how weapons procurements are conducted, according to an armed forces source.
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.
Dept set to inspect NY gift baskets
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/12/2022
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will be inspecting New Year gift baskets sold at shops and supermarkets across the country in the coming days to ensure the products are of an acceptable standard, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul on Sunday.
Muay Thai festival to take place in Hua Hin
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Army, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and WBC MuayThai, will host the first-ever Amazing MuayThai Festival in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, from Feb 4 to 6 next year, army chief Narongpan Jitkaewthae said on Wednesday.
RTAF awaits US F-35 decision
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/10/2022
» The newly appointed Royal Thai Air Force commander says he is not sure whether the United States will agree to sell F-35 fighter jets to the RTAF.