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Nod for Chinese sub engine sought
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/09/2023
» Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said yesterday he would seek the cabinet's approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-made engine, although the government may consider other options.
Andaman region urges maritime safety
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/09/2023
» Six Andaman provinces have proposed beefing up maritime assistance measures for tourists and cruise ships to boost confidence about their safety, RAdm Chaiyanan Chumai, spokesman of Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC), said yesterday.
Navy ready to hold annual China drill
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/09/2023
» China and Thailand will hold the "Blue Strike-2023" joint naval training exercise in the Gulf of Thailand and Chon Buri's Sattahip district, with Chinese warships and submarines taking part.
Rift emerges in reshuffle of top brass
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/08/2023
» Replacements have been proposed for soon-to-retire top commanders of the armed forces, with the air force and the navy reportedly standing their ground over the choices of their new chiefs, according to a senior military source.
Navy boosts training with simulators
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/08/2023
» CHON BURI: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) yesterday opened a naval mission training centre in Sattahip district focused on advanced simulation training.
Navy probes 'stolen' ammo allegations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2023
» The navy has opened an investigation into an ordnance officer believed to be responsible for stealing large quantity of cartridges from its arsenal in Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, according to navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatphalin.
Panel backs procuring Chinese sub engine
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/07/2023
» A navy panel is likely to recommend a Chinese-made engine as a substitute for a German-made one for an S26T Yuan-class submarine being assembled in China, according to a naval source.
83 international cruise ships bring B2bn in tourism-related income
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/06/2023
» A total of 83 international cruise ships with more than 310,000 passengers on board brought in more than 2 billion baht in tourism-related income to Thailand since the end of last year, says the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (TMECC).
Navy faces 15% kickback claim over B440m armoured vehicle deal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Royal Thai Navy is investigating a claim about irregularities in the purchase of armoured vehicles (AVs) worth more than 440 million baht.
Royals to attend Red Cross event
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 15/06/2023
» Their Majesties the King and Queen will attend the 49th Annual Red Cross Charity Concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre on June 28, said the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), the event's organiser.