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Phumtham urges DTI to spearhead defence industry
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2024
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday urged the Defence Technology Institute (DTI) to link up with the armed forces and the private sector in developing the country's defence industry, which he said would enhance security and economic growth.
Thai-made armoured vehicles, guns for Bhutan
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2024
» The Defence Ministry handed over Thai-made armoured tactical vehicles (ATV) and firearms to Bhutan's National Police Agency.
Korea pitches fighter jets to defence minister Sutin
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/03/2024
» Seoul: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has proposed to sell FA50 light fighters to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) which plans to spend 19 billion baht in the next fiscal year to procure new fighter jets, according to a source in the Defence Ministry.
RTAF procurement plan ready
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/01/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to unveil its development plan, which includes a proposal to procure a squadron of 12 fighter jets, at the RTAF's Symposium 2024 next month.
Local EOD robots ready for action
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2022
» The Defence Science and Technology Department (DSTD) have certified two locally made Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots to be used for commercial purposes and in Thailand's deep south.
Covid strikes military spending
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2022
» Military spending has faced intense scrutiny in recent years, and due to budgetary pressure from the Covid-19 pandemic several weapon purchase programmes have been shelved or scrapped to pool money into addressing the crisis and its economic fallout.
Commercial drone flyers need to have licences from this year
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 17/01/2020
» Owners of commercial drones must apply for a licence and attend flight training before the end of this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced on Thursday.
Philip Morris saga 'not over': Wissanu
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday said the dispute involving Philip Morris, a multinational cigarette and tobacco manufacturing company, is "not over yet".
GPS chips mooted for inmates' shackles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2019
» The Department of Corrections has floated the idea of fitting microchips into leg shackles to help authorities track down inmates who manage to escape while being transported to court hearings.
Drone zone: Smog battle takes to skies
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2019
» Authorities are toying with the idea of using drones to combat haze caused by PM2.5 which has shrouded Bangkok and its surrounding provinces for over two weeks.