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Air force confirms nod for new jets
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/01/2022
» The air force on Wednesday confirmed that the cabinet on Tuesday agreed in principle to back its proposal to procure the first four jets in a squadron of new fighters for 13.8 billion baht in the next fiscal year.
Air force eyes B13.8bn jets purchase
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/01/2022
» The cabinet has agreed in principle to back the Royal Thai Air Force's plan to procure the first four jets in a squadron of new fighters for 13.8 billion baht in the 2023 fiscal year, starting October, a Government House source says.
Covid strikes military spending
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2022
» Military spending has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, and due to budgetary pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic several weapon purchase programmes have been shelved or scrapped to pool money into addressing the crisis and its economic fallout.
Chakthip backs off governorship run after PPRP change of heart
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/11/2021
» Former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda's decision to forego his ambition to run for Bangkok governor was motivated by the ruling Palang Pracharath Party's (PPRP) waning support for his candidacy, according to a source in the party.
Armed forces set to submit reshuffle list
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/08/2021
» Leaders of the armed forces are expected to submit their candidate list for the annual reshuffle on Monday, a military source said, before adding the navy and air force look set to see new commanders installed in October.
Top NSC post looks like a 3-general race
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/07/2021
» Three generals are vying for the post of National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general. If any are successful, the one who gets the post would be the fifth military top brass to serve in the top position, says a Defence Ministry source.
Key human trafficker dies in jail
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/06/2021
» Lt Gen Manas Kongpan, a convict in the country's largest human-trafficking case, died of heart attack at Medical Correctional Hospital on Wednesday night.
Prayut says fares may be reduced on Green Line
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/12/2020
» Negotiations are under way to lower the fare on the Green Line, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.
Prayut seeks 'Mr Right' to take over top job
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/11/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday said he would be happy to have a better person replace him as premier of Thailand and claimed he is tired of using his authority.
Legendary Si Sao Thewes residence being demolished
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/09/2020
» Si Sao Thewes residence, the long-time home of the late Gen Prem Tinsulanonda, a former prime minister, statesman and president of the Privy Council, is being demolished, according to military sources.