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Navy signs new contract for submarines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has signed the revised agreement with defence contractors in China to resume Thailand's submarine procurement project, which has stalled for some time over a dispute over engine specifications.
New submarine can be 'ready in three years'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2025
» The navy's new submarine can be completed within three years, following the recent cabinet approval of Chinese-made engines, Adm Jirapol Wongwit, commander of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), said on Wednesday.
Andaman provinces to ramp up disaster planning
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The governors of six provinces on the Andaman Sea coast have been ordered to boost their preparations for natural disasters, with Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich saying that any inadequacies in their plans will not be tolerated.
Phumtham 'signed sub deal' before leaving post
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2025
» Outgoing Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed he approved the long-delayed submarine procurement deal before stepping down, marking one of his final decisions in office.
No German engines for submarines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Chinese-made submarines that Thailand ordered will not contain engines from Germany as the country is a member of the European Union and is so barred from exporting arms to China, says Germany's defence ministry.
Sub deal 'complete in six months'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said that the navy's submarine procurement project would be completed in six months after it was put on hold due to engine changes.
New chief of navy backs China sub buy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Newly appointed navy chief Adm Jirapol Wongwit said that the navy would proceed with its submarine procurement project with China.
Committee probes new frigate deal
Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» The opposition-controlled House committee on national security has vowed to carefully scrutinise the navy's decision to accept a frigate in lieu of a submarine it had ordered from a Chinese shipbuilder, saying the deal puts the government at a disadvantage.
Sutin reveals 'other options' to solve Chinese submarine engine issue
Post Reporters, Published on 10/09/2023
» Other options, such as a barter trade deal or buying of fertilisers from China instead of a submarine, are being mulled to solve the problem related to the navy's submarine procurement, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said.
Sub deal on cards, says Sutin
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2023
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang is optimistic the incoming government will be able to reach a fresh deal with Germany and China on the engine to be used in Thailand's new submarine that is being assembled in China.