CIMSEC – This article investigates what it means when a recognized small navy from Southeast Asia uses naval gunfire support from the “littorals” to assist land forces fight a border conflict.
Category Archives: ThaiNavy
The French arming colossus Thales will bring to this “white elephant” and the only aircraft carrier in Southeast Asia the elements it lacked to be useful
Military Forum – The return of the king? Thailand is relaunching its aircraft carrier with the help of Thales.
(Thanks to Alain)
After dillydallying, Thailand proceeds with Chinese-built submarine
Defense News – Once tempted to ditch its acquisition of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric submarine, Thailand has decided the project will now proceed.
Thailand Shelves Attack Submarine Purchase Plans
Naval News – Thailand’s defense minister Sutin Klungsang has announced Thailand’s suspension of its purchase of a Chinese-built S26T diesel-electric attack submarine, with the government accepting the Royal Thai Navy’s proposal to instead procure a frigate from China with the funding allocated for the submarine.
Thailand warship capsizes leaving 31 sailors missing
BBC – The Thai navy says 31 sailors are missing after a warship carrying more than 100 crew capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand.
The Harriers Are Gone But Thailand’s Unlikely Aircraft Carrier Sails On
War Zone – For a while, Thailand had a carrier-borne Harrier jump-jet capability that was totally unique in Southeast Asia.
China encounters problem on engine supply for Thailand S26T submarine
Asia Pacific Defense Journal – Reports from Thai press came out indicating that Chinas has encountered problems in sourcing engines for the S26T diesel-electric attack submarine it is building for the Royal Thai Navy.
(Thanks to Alain)
Royal Thai Navy confirms its plan to acquire two S26T submarines from China
Navy Recognition – According to information published by the “The Haiger” website, the Royal Thai Navy confirms its plan to acquire two more S26T submarines from China.
(Thanks to Alain)
Thai Navy to monitor Myanmar submarine
– New Strait Times – The Royal Thai Navy will keep a close watch on a Myanmar attack submarine, which is going to be sent to the Andaman Sea for security missions.
(Thanks to Alain)
PM confirms Thai Navy to get three Chinese submarines
– Nation – It’s finally Chinese submarines for Thailand. But the government would pay for only two as the third one was “a free gift”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha revealed at his weekly press briefing yesterday.
Thai Navy – Thai Navy rescues hundreds of stranded holidaymakers
– MCOT – Thailand’s sole aircraft carrier HTMS Chakri Naruebet carrying 753 tourists, including 551 foreign visitors from Tao Island in Surat Thani province to safety docked at the Sattahip naval base in the eastern province of Chonburi Thursday as Thailand’s flood crisis took its toll on the southern provinces leaving at least 20 people dead.
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