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13 soldiers held over recruit’s death
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/08/2024
» More than a dozen soldiers from the 21st Infantry Regiment involved in the death of an 18-year-old recruit have been detained, the Royal Thai Army says, adding that compensation will be provided to the victim’s family.
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.
Submarine plan triggers internal dispute
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/04/2024
» Government officials and the navy are locking horns over its plan to procure a submarine.
Budget rejection 'won't halt' navy's frigate purchase plan
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2024
» The navy’s plan to buy a new frigate will remain unchanged despite its request for a budget to fund the purchase being rejected by the House of Representatives' committee vetting the 2024 budget bill, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says.
Key ministers play down reshuffle rumours
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/03/2024
» Three prominent cabinet ministers have dismissed speculation they may be the target of a reshuffle possibly being implemented after the budget expenditure bill is passed in early April.
Buddha statue, documents recovered from ship
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/02/2024
» PRACHUP KIRI KHAN: A Buddha sculpture and several documents were retrieved from the sunken HTMS Sukhothai on Saturday, the third day of the joint salvage operation with the United States' Navy.
Salvage mission yields ‘Sukhothai’ nameplate
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/02/2024
» The nameplate of the sunken HTMS Sukhothai was retrieved on Friday morning — the second day of a 19-day operation by the Thai and US navies to salvage the ill-fated vessel.
Submarine panel 'must put national interests first'
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/02/2024
» Navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam says he expects the submarine procurement review panel to make recommendations based on national interests while stressing that submarines have an integral role in the navy's strategy.
RTN to stage barge spectacle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/01/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is preparing to stage a barge procession for a royal kathin ceremony in October as part of celebrations marking the King's 72nd birthday, which is on July 28.
Drone warfare tops training agenda
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/01/2024
» More training in counter-drone technology and techniques will be incorporated into armed forces' exercises and drills this year, a joint meeting of commanders of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and Royal Thai Police was told on Tuesday.