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Navy on defensive over sub plan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/08/2020
» The Royal Thai Navy has defended its planned procurement of two more submarines worth a massive 22.5 billion baht from China, and accused the Pheu Thai Party of exploiting the issue for political gain.
PM likely to pick Airbull as new air force chief
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/08/2020
» Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has approved the nomination of a "dark horse" to be the new air force chief over a number of other high-calibre candidates, according to a ministry source.
Narongpan tipped to be next army chief
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2020
» Gen Narongpan Jitkaewthae is expected to replace Gen Apirat Kongsompong as army chief during a military reshuffle at the end of September, according to a source in the armed forces.
More talks urged on travel bubbles
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/06/2020
» The country is in no rush to open up travel bubbles as more thought is needed into putting the concept into practice, said the head of security for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Virus broadsides sub procurement plan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/04/2020
» The navy has decided to delay its procurement of two controversial submarines and related facilities as part of its 33% budget cut with the money to be contributed to the Covid-19 fight.
Probe over boxing match set to begin
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/03/2020
» Army chief Gen Apirat Kongsomgpong yesterday ordered a probe into Lumpinee Boxing Stadium's alleged defiance of a cabinet resolution passed on March 3 asking all parties to avoid organising sporting events as it risked exacerbating the spread of Covid-19, said a source.
Army panel to look at welfare projects
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/02/2020
» The army has set up a committee to examine the operation of its welfare projects, especially those related to housing, to ensure everybody gets fair treatment.
Prayut troubled by fake news
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/12/2019
» Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the military to be more proactive in tackling fake news online.
Student praised for bravery over serial killer arrest
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/12/2019
» Military officials and senior police officers have praised a university student for bravery and being a good role model after he spotted a serial killer, took photos and video and sent them to police, leading to the arrest of Somkid Pumpuan on a Surin-Bangkok train.
Elite mediator talks philosophy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/06/2019
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) heavyweight Thammanat Prompao likens his work and the criticism he faces on a daily basis, which sometimes land him in hot water, to maintaining control of a hula hoop.