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![How Thailand’s ‘One of a Kind’ Defense Minister Will Be Remembered How Thailand’s ‘One of a Kind’ Defense Minister Will Be Remembered](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-19-203606.jpg)
How Thailand’s ‘One of a Kind’ Defense Minister Will Be Remembered
By Tita Sanglee
Unlike like most past defense chiefs, Sutin Klungsang is a civilian politician with virtually no experience in security matters.
![Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-21-055922.jpg)
Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal
By Sebastian Strangio
Bangkok has signaled that it is willing to accept Beijing's offer of a Chinese-made propulsion system, with some caveats.
![Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-21-055922.jpg)
Thailand’s Navy Chief Says Country Could Cancel Chinese Sub Contract
By Sebastian Strangio
The disagreement over the choice of propulsion system continues to dog the controversial and costly deal.
![AUKUS: A New Justification for Thailand’s Submarine Acquisition Plans? AUKUS: A New Justification for Thailand’s Submarine Acquisition Plans?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-14-2.jpg)
AUKUS: A New Justification for Thailand’s Submarine Acquisition Plans?
By Tita Sanglee
The new trilateral security partnership could bolster the Thai navy's long-standing submarine plans, but many obstacles remain.
![India Transfers Myanmar’s First Submarine Amid Tensions with China India Transfers Myanmar’s First Submarine Amid Tensions with China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-27-3.jpg)
India Transfers Myanmar’s First Submarine Amid Tensions with China
By Blake Herzinger
The submarine acquisition fulfills a long-held ambition of the Myanmar Navy, but could prove costly in the long run.
![Thailand Delays Controversial Chinese Sub Purchase Thailand Delays Controversial Chinese Sub Purchase](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
Thailand Delays Controversial Chinese Sub Purchase
By Sebastian Strangio
The move comes at a time when key Thai institutions, including the military and monarchy, are under close public scrutiny.
![What’s Next for China-Thailand Military Ties in 2018? What’s Next for China-Thailand Military Ties in 2018?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-19_20-47-40.jpg)
What’s Next for China-Thailand Military Ties in 2018?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the trajectory of the Southeast Asian state’s deepening cooperation with Beijing in 2018.
![When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive? When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai defense officials are bullish about approving a key acquisition.
![When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand? When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
2017 could finally see some progress on a high-profile deal.
![China, Thailand Mull Joint Military Production Facility China, Thailand Mull Joint Military Production Facility](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-19_20-47-40.jpg)
China, Thailand Mull Joint Military Production Facility
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move could be another advance for an expanding defense relationship.
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