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30 nations step up for annual Cobra Gold drills
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces and the United States Indo-Pacific Command will co-host the 45th iteration of Cobra Gold, one of Southeast Asia's longest-running and most significant multinational military exercises, from Feb 24 to March 6, a source said. More than 8,000 personnel from 30 countries are expected to take part.
Thailand stands by air operations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2026
» Thailand yesterday reaffirmed that its recent air operations along the Thai–Cambodian border were conducted strictly in self‑defence and in full compliance with international law, as it briefed foreign defence attachés to counter misinformation and underscore its commitment to regional stability.
Sri Lanka jumbos' return planned
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a plan for Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin to visit Sri Lanka to negotiate the return of two Thai elephants due to health concerns.
Global lawmakers back Thailand’s call to fight crime
Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» Thailand has scored a diplomatic success at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, where a motion proposed by the Thai delegation on combating transnational organised crime, cybercrime and hybrid threats to democracy won overwhelming support from member countries.
Sweden defends Thai use of Gripen jets in combat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Thailand has every right to use the Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets it has purchased in combat, provided it complies with international law, Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson said.
Fighter jet claim shot down
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/08/2025
» Deputy Minister of Defence Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has denied reports claiming Sweden would suspend a fighter jet deal with Thailand out of concern they could be used against Cambodia.
DSI widens probe into iCon Group fraud
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is ramping up efforts to investigate more than 300 local victims and at least 30 investors across 10 countries in connection with a high-profile fraud case involving The iCon Group.
Thai air force to buy 12 Gripen fighter jets for B60bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its decision to purchase 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a procurement project worth 60 billion baht, with the first delivery expected by 2029.
Thai air force defends choice of Gripen jets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force has decided to go with the Swedish Gripen jets instead of the US-made F-16 aircraft because the deal confers more benefits to the government, says air force chief ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul, amid questions about the reasoning behind the decision.
Social Security Office may use Swedish scheme as new model
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry will study Sweden's pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.