Showing 1 - 10 of 45
Light attack planes go into service
News, PANUMET TANRAKSA, Published on 06/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has commissioned eight AT-6TH light attack aircraft into active service at Wing 41 in Chiang Mai, enhancing its capabilities in border patrols and anti-narcotics operations.
Gripen jet deal a 'boost for military'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand's procurement of Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will not only strengthen the country's defence capabilities but also serve as a catalyst for the development of its own defence industry, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
Air force tracks suspect drones in Ubon Ratchathani
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is investigating unknown drones detected flying near Wing 21 in Ubon Ratchathani, confirming there was no attack from them.
Thai air force to buy 12 Gripen fighter jets for B60bn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its decision to purchase 12 Saab Gripen E and F fighter jets from Sweden, in a procurement project worth 60 billion baht, with the first delivery expected by 2029.
Thai air force plans to acquire 12 Gripen jets
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force plans to acquire a total of 12 Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets built by Sweden's Saab over 10 years, air force chief ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul said on Wednesday.
'Buddha's tooth' relic flown back to China
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/02/2025
» A sacred Buddha's tooth relic has been returned to China after being enshrined at Sanam Luang for 73 days to mark the sixth cycle birthday of His Majesty the King.
Thai air force defends choice of Gripen jets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force has decided to go with the Swedish Gripen jets instead of the US-made F-16 aircraft because the deal confers more benefits to the government, says air force chief ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul, amid questions about the reasoning behind the decision.
Thai military reshuffle goes to palace
Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» The government has submitted the names of the 808 military officers who will be transferred to new posts in this year annual military reshuffle, including the names of the new chiefs of the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy, whose leaders will retire at the end of this month.
Air force 'bribe' on ministry radar now
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2024
» Transnational bribery involving the military has been a chronic problem, but the latest claim remains unverified pending an investigation, said Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai in response to a recent allegation of kickbacks allegedly paid by a US company to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Anti-graft body looking into Deere bribes
Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says it is following up on bribery cases involving Thai officials exposed during a recent legal proceeding in the United States.