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Military wants B300m redevelopment of northern Thai oilfield
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2024
» Fang oilfield in Chiang Mai, the oldest oilfield in Thailand, is to be redeveloped at a cost of 300 million baht, according to the Defence Energy Department's Northern Petroleum Development Centre (NPDC).
Air force chooses Swedish jets over US F-16s
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has opted to procure Gripen fighter jets from Sweden over US-made F-16s, according to a source in the air force.
Thailand, France discuss boosting arms industries
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2024
» Thai and French officials have discussed plans to improve the two nations' defence industries at a special seminar, with the Thai government looking to procure defence products worth 200 billion baht over the next 20 years.
Military early retirement scheme approved
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/07/2024
» The cabinet has approved an early retirement programme for senior military officers, from the rank of colonel and up, with incentives including 7-10 times their last monthly salary.
New VIP plane, helicopters proposed in budget bill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/07/2024
» The 2025 budget bill includes the proposed purchase a VIP aircraft for 12 billion baht and two mid-sized helicopters for important passengers at a cost of 3.3 billion baht.
Myanmar rebels flooding Thailand with meth
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/07/2024
» Armed ethnic groups are producing more illicit drugs to traffic in or through Thailand to finance their fight against the forces of the Myanmar government, a senior army officer said on Monday.
Defence minister cool to F-16 financing pitch
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/07/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang confirmed on Thursday that the US ambassador had briefed him on a loan proposal to allow the air force to acquire more F-16 fighter jets, but the offer came with a high interest rate.
PM, Anwar to tour region
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit the country's three southernmost provinces alongside his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim next month following a deadly car bomb outside police flats in Yala on June 30.
Barges blessed for Chao Phraya event
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held a blessing ceremony on Tuesday for the first 14 boats of the royal barge procession before they are launched on the Chao Phraya River on Thursday.
US ambassador proposes to sell F-16 fight jets: PM
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday said the United States ambassador wrote to him to propose that the Thai air force buy F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, but said many points had yet to be discussed – including his requirement for the United States' reciprocal and equal investment in Thailand.