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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.
Navy submarine deal back on track
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is pressing ahead with its plan to procure a 13.5-billion-baht submarine from China after the two sides reached an agreement on the matter earlier this week, according to a navy source.
Air force golf course out, airport runway link in
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) might have to pay at least three billion baht in compensation to the air force if it decides to adopt the area that is currently home to the air force's Kantarat Golf Course, said Defence Ministry spokesman Jirayu Houngsub on Tuesday.
Panel to review Chinese sub purchase
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Tuesday he will set up a panel to review the navy's purchase of Chinese submarines, and denied he had agreed to the use of a Chinese engine instead of the originally specified German diesel motor.
Sub purchase 'still an option'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Monday insisted buying a Chinese-built submarine is still an option, but a final decision must be made by the cabinet.
Ship crash blamed on 'technical error'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/08/2023
» A technical error caused the frigate HTMS Naresuan to crash at the Map Ta Phut Port in Rayong province during an International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) drill, a navy source said.
PM praises Yellow Line construction
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/06/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he was pleased with the collaboration of all agencies involved in building the Yellow Line monorail, which began its free-to-use trial run this month.
Prayut tries out Bangkok's new monorail
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/06/2023
» Caretaker Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took a test ride on Bangkok's new Yellow Line monorail route on Monday morning, and found it "comfortable".
US help sought on how to pilot F-35As
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2022
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked its United States counterpart to send experts to provide knowhow on how to operate fighter jets pending US Congressional approval of the sale of F-35As, says RTAF commander ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya.
Navy to sign UAV contract
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/07/2022
» The Royal Thai Navy will sign a contract to procure seven Israeli-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth over 4 billion baht.