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China tank deal opens old wounds for wary
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/10/2017
» Even though the first batch of 28 VT-4 Chinese tanks, which arrived this month, are being hailed as the Thai army's most modern model, their durability and maintenance costs are still being questioned.
Govt adopts 'defence diplomacy' with China
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/03/2017
» The current military government has adopted "defence diplomacy" when it comes to handling international relations. Such a diplomatic approach has helped it forge closer ties with China, resulting in strengthened cooperation on a new defence and weapons industry in Thailand along with planned purchases of Chinese armaments and armoured vehicles including submarines.
Tank order latest push for closer China ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/06/2016
» Two years since it took office, the military regime has continued to strengthen ties with China, especially through closer military cooperation.
PM invokes S44 in far South synergy push
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/04/2016
» Finally, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has resorted to the use of the draconian Section 44 to forge synergies between two core agencies dealing with unrest in the deep South, namely the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC) and the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc).
Thai-Chinese ties grow ever closer
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/03/2016
» Despite efforts from the government to downplay its close relations with China, it is undeniable that the two countries have special ties.
Joint air exercise with China highlights warmer ties
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/10/2015
» Thailand and China will embark on their first joint air exercise which will highlight closer military ties between the two countries.
PR drive underway, navy revives sub hopes in earnest
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2015
» The government's recent decision to delay a plan to purchase three submarines from China does little to dim the navy's hopes that one day they still can be theirs.
Brakes on navy submarines plan is delaying tactic
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2015
» Timing is the main reason for the Prayut government's decision to put the brakes, albeit temporarily, on the navy's plan to purchase their much-wanted submarines.
Navy's B36bn sub purchase plan firms up
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/06/2015
» Within a matter of weeks, the navy will know if its dreams of having submarines of its own will become a reality.
Prawit pushes new era of military ties with Beijing
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/04/2015
» As last year's May 22 coup has prompted the US to turn a cold shoulder to the Prayut administration, Thailand and China have intensified their relationship in what is being called a marriage of convenience.