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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.
Designer's Gripen-pattern Thai clothing receives national acclaim
News, Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» A Thai fashion designer has received acclaim for her use of the Gripen fighter motif, celebrating the warplane's role in protecting Thai sovereignty during the Thai-Cambodian clashes.
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.
'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.
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).
Air force to name fighter jet pick this week
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force will officially announce which fighter jet model it will purchase to refresh its ageing fleet by the end of the week, according to RTAF commander ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul on Monday.
US 'offering lower rates' for F-16 deal
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/07/2024
» The United States has offered to lower the interest rates for the purchase of F-16 fighter jets by the Royal Thai Air Force in an effort to get the Thai government to pick the American-made jets over Sweden's Gripen fighter aircraft, according to a source in the Defence Ministry on Monday.