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Political conflict, submarines top people's worries: Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 30/08/2020
» The biggest causes of worry for the general population are ongoing political conflicts and the planned purchase of two submarines, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Navy defends subs procurement, Pheu Thai vows to sink it
Online Reporters, Published on 24/08/2020
» The Royal Thai Navy has entered a war of words with Pheu Thai over the controversial procurement of two more submarines from China during a time of economic crisis.
Court denies US extradition in warship fuel fraud case
Online Reporters, Published on 13/08/2019
» The Criminal Court has refused a request to extradite a Thai woman charged with colluding in fraud in the sale of fuel to a visiting US warship in 2011.
Cabinet secretly approves purchase of China sub
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2017
» The cabinet has approved a Royal Thai Navy plan to buy a submarine from China, a Defence Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Poll: Most people oppose submarines purchase plan
Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2016
» A clear majority of people are opposed to the navy's plan to buy three submarines at a cost of 36 billion baht, according to PeoplePoll (Thailand).
Thirachai rises to top army post
Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2015
» Assistant army chief Thirachai Nakwanich has been confirmed as the new head of the army in a military reshuffle list endorsed by His Majesty the King.
Navy chooses Chinese-made submarines
Online Reporters, Published on 02/07/2015
» The Royal Thai Navy has chosen Chinese-made models for its 36-billion-baht submarine project.
Sukumpol: Stop asking about coup
Online Reporters, Published on 24/01/2012
» The media should quit asking about the chance of another coup as no one wants to get involved and it would not be easy anyway, new Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat said on Tuesday.