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Russian envoy praises Thai neutrality
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thailand has maintained a longstanding stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reflecting its balanced approach to international relations and the historical ties it shares with both nations, says Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian ambassador to Thailand.
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.
Thai air force plans to acquire 12 Gripen jets
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force plans to acquire a total of 12 Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets built by Sweden's Saab over 10 years, air force chief ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul said on Wednesday.
China-made sub deal decision looms
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government expects to decide soon whether it will proceed with the submarine procurement project, says Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
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.
Kremlin: ‘Significant part of Ukraine wants to be Russia’
AFP, Published on 11/02/2025
» MOSCOW - The Kremlin said Tuesday that a “significant part” of Ukraine “wants to be Russia”, hours after US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian someday”.
Thai-made armoured vehicles, guns for Bhutan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Defence Ministry handed over Thai-made armoured tactical vehicles (ATV) and firearms to Bhutan's National Police Agency.
Fake Nato doctor romances woman out of B60k
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/07/2023
» A man has been arrested for duping a woman in a romance scam — posing as a Vietnamese military physician attached to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato).
Air force insists on jet cash
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/08/2022
» The House committee scrutinising the 2023 budget bill will on Tuesday consider whether to accept the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) appeal against a House sub-committee decision to chop its purchase of two F-35A fighter jets worth 7.38 billion baht from the government's 2023 fiscal budget.
Subtle diplomatic dance
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2022
» Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.