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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.
Prayut govt gets low score in performance rating: Suan Dusit Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2018
» The government under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has received a score of only 5.35 points out of 10 for its overall performance, an opinion poll conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll, revealed on Sunday.
Chavalit celebrates 85th birthday, backs submarine buy
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2017
» As he prepared to celebrate his 85th birthday, former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh on Sunday expressed sympathy for the government over harsh criticism over its plan to buy submarines from China.
Poll: Economy government Achilles' heel
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2017
» The current economic downturn is one of the weak points of the government under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha while suppression against corruption, drugs and dark influences is its strength, according to an opinion survey conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.
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.