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China Thailand submarines
April 27, 2023
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.
November 23, 2022
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.
October 14, 2021
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.
October 27, 2020
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.
September 02, 2020
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.
February 01, 2018
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.
January 31, 2017
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai defense officials are bullish about approving a key acquisition.
January 20, 2017
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
2017 could finally see some progress on a high-profile deal.
December 20, 2016
China, Thailand Mull Joint Military Production Facility
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move could be another advance for an expanding defense relationship.
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