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Military downsizing gets nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Defence Council on Monday approved a white paper that outlines a plan to downsize the armed forces and reduce spending on weapons.
Spain envoy talks up navy ship building deal
News, Published on 22/12/2024
» The Spanish chargé d'affaires discussed with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) frigate construction in Thailand.
Crew's release awaits Myanmar nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2024
» The government will have to wait for Nay Pyi Taw to decide on the fate of the Thai crewmembers detained in the neighbouring country following an incident off the coast of Ranong last week, as local authorities are not authorised to sign off on their release.
4 Thais safe after Myanmar navy incident
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024
» Four Thai nationals detained in Myanmar remain safe after their boat allegedly strayed into Myanmar waters in the Andaman Sea on Saturday, the government said yesterday.
Ambassador told to push for quick release of Thai fishing crew
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and AFP, Published on 03/12/2024
» Thailand has urged the Myanmar ambassador to push for the immediate release of the four Thai citizens who are currently detained in the neighbouring country after their boat came under fire from Myanmar navy ships off the coast of Ranong last week.
Govt seeks answer on ship attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The government has lodged a formal protest with the Myanmar government, after a fleet of Thai fishing boats were attacked off the waters of Ranong on Saturday.
End Japan's loans to Myanmar's Tatmadaw
News, Yuka Kiguchi, Published on 26/11/2024
» More than 3.5 years after the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) attempted to seize control of the country through a coup, the Japanese government continues to provide Official Development Assistance (ODA) and public funds that benefit the military junta. Despite the sacrifices of the Myanmar people to end the Myanmar military's decades-long oppression, Japan's "assistance" risks burdening survivors with enormous loans that potentially enable the military to continue its atrocities against the very people it is meant to aid.
Aung Ko Ko's death shines light on army impunity
News, Matthew Smith, Published on 25/11/2024
» In January this year, the bruised and bloody body of a Myanmar man named Aung Ko Ko was found near the bustling town of Mae Sot, Thailand -- just over the border from a deadly revolutionary war in Myanmar. But it wasn't armed conflict in Myanmar that claimed Aung Ko Ko's 37-year-old life. Evidence points to the Thai military.
Samui to welcome more cruise ships
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 05/11/2024
» Twenty-four cruise ships are scheduled to visit Koh Samui in Surat Thani in the current high season, helping the southern province rise two places in the top 10 list of most-visited Thai destinations, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Singapore keen on Thai workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry aims to export more Thai workers to Singapore, especially in the shipyard sector.