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Chinese to visit for new round of sub negotiations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2024
» A Chinese delegation, including military officials, will visit Thailand next Wednesday for a new round of negotiations in a bid to resolve a long overdue submarine purchase deal.
Navy chief repeats call for submarines purchase
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/04/2024
» Navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam is repeating his call for Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang to approve the navy's submarine procurement plan, after Mr Sutin retained his position following the latest cabinet reshuffle.
Chemical warehouse explosions prompt evacuations
Online Reporters, Published on 22/04/2024
» RAYONG: Residents were evacuated from the vicinity of chemical warehouses in tambon Bang But of Ban Khai district where a fire broke out and explosions were heard on Monday.
Chinese sub alternatives set to be finalised
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/04/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang is looking to finalise talks this month with China on the government's plan to procure alternative ships instead of a submarine.
China agrees to supply ship instead of sub to navy
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Chinese government has agreed in principle to supply either two patrol vessels or a frigate to the Thai navy instead of a submarine, according to a navy source.
Backing sought for OECD bid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2024
» Thailand is seeking Germany's support in its bid to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Deal for sub with Chinese engine most 'likely' a go
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/03/2024
» The Defence Ministry expects to have a solution for its submarine procurement predicament within the next two weeks and is likely to accept the Chinese engine, said a navy source.
Buddha statue, documents recovered from ship
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/02/2024
» PRACHUP KIRI KHAN: A Buddha sculpture and several documents were retrieved from the sunken HTMS Sukhothai on Saturday, the third day of the joint salvage operation with the United States' Navy.
US economist weighs in on globalisation
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/01/2024
» Globalisation may have been viewed as a powerful force for worldwide economic growth. However, according to Eric S Maskin, Adams University Professor at Harvard's Department of Economics in Cambridge, Massachusetts, its evolvement has also brought several economic challenges, especially a rise in income inequality and market failures due to carbon emissions.
Navy 'needs cabinet nod for sub' deal, according to OAG
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has told the navy that it must seek the cabinet's approval if it wants to extend a submarine procurement contract and assess the technical aspect of any changes to a submarine engine it has ordered before deciding whether there is a critical need for it, according to a source.