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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.
US warns Thai navy over HTMS 'Sukhothai' salvage
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/01/2024
» The Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) has submitted a second warning to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) about salvage operations being carried out on the US-built HTMS Sukhothai, which sunk in the Gulf of Thailand in 2022.
PM confirms handout delay pending anti-graft study
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/01/2024
» The government will move ahead with the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, but its launch will be postponed pending a study from the anti-graft agency.
House panel questions Isoc prosecuting 9 youths
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/01/2024
» A House committee studying the promotion of peace in the deep South has voiced concerns over the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's decision to pursue legal action against nine young activists who participated in a peaceful event last year.
Air force told to combat PM2.5 haze
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to deploy all available measures to deal with the worsening fine-dust pollution, ACM Phanpakdee Pattanakul, the air force chief, said on Tuesday.
RTAF procurement plan ready
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to unveil its development plan, which includes a proposal to procure a squadron of 12 fighter jets, at the RTAF's Symposium 2024 next month.
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.
PM readies aid for Myanmar
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government is considering providing widespread humanitarian assistance to support vulnerable populations in Myanmar and hosting talks with the Myanmar leader and ethnic minority groups to find a solution to the crisis in the country, according to a military source with knowledge of the plan.
Kids hope for Lisa Blackpink and cash
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/01/2024
» Music artists, including Lalisa Manoban, or Lisa Blackpink, are the most popular people kids would like to meet on Children's Day, which falls on Saturday, according to a survey conducted by the Culture Ministry and Suan Dusit Poll.
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.