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Royal Thai Navy (RTN)
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.
December 20, 2022
Thai Navy Searching for 31 Missing Sailors After Ship Sank
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul
Survivors described chaotic scenes as the HTMS Sukhothai went down in rough seas in the Gulf of Thailand.
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.
April 07, 2022
Thai-Chinese Submarine Deal Faces Axe: PM Prayut
By Sebastian Strangio
A German company has refused to supply the necessary diesel engines to the Chinese firm building the submarine.
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.
July 23, 2021
Thai Navy’s Submarine Acquisition Stuck in Limbo
By Tita Sanglee
With COVID-19 spiraling out of control in Thailand, the $683 million purchase has again drawn criticism.
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