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China tank deal opens old wounds for wary
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/10/2017
» Even though the first batch of 28 VT-4 Chinese tanks, which arrived this month, are being hailed as the Thai army's most modern model, their durability and maintenance costs are still being questioned.
Agencies instructed to speed up rubber plans
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed nine state agencies to speed up the use of rubber in a bid to lift domestic demand which will help shore up falling rubber prices.
Wissanu says sub purchase constitutional
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam insisted yesterday the submarine procurement deal does not fall under a constitutional requirement that it must secure parliament's approval before it can be signed.
Sub deal faces another hurdle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/05/2017
» The Royal Thai Navy's 13.5-billion-baht submarine procurement scheme is facing yet another hurdle after an activist asked the Administrative Court to halt the process.
Areepong insists power plants vital
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/04/2017
» Tokyo: The construction of power plants in the South is still needed to ensure power security in the region as power consumption is growing, the Ministry of Energy says.
Govt adopts 'defence diplomacy' with China
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/03/2017
» The current military government has adopted "defence diplomacy" when it comes to handling international relations. Such a diplomatic approach has helped it forge closer ties with China, resulting in strengthened cooperation on a new defence and weapons industry in Thailand along with planned purchases of Chinese armaments and armoured vehicles including submarines.
Military will respect election result: Army chief Chalermchai
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/01/2017
» Army commander-in-chief Chalermchai Sittisat on Saturday expressed confidence no coup would be staged to challenge the election results no matter who wins, saying the rules would be respected.
Udomdej to tackle South strife
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/12/2016
» A special government team assigned to tackle southern unrest will take over the management of multi-billion-baht budgets from state agencies to steer efforts to bring peace to the violence-stricken far South.
Budget allocated to relocate river communities
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/10/2016
» Part of the 14-billion-baht budget for the controversial Chao Phraya promenade will be allocated to help relocate displaced river communities, the government announced yesterday.
Thai-Chinese ties grow ever closer
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/03/2016
» Despite efforts from the government to downplay its close relations with China, it is undeniable that the two countries have special ties.