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Thailand’s Military Modernization Again in the Spotlight Following Trade Deficit Report
February 09, 2023

Thailand’s Military Modernization Again in the Spotlight Following Trade Deficit Report

By Tita Sanglee
Recent procurements have revived long-standing questions about poor communication and wasteful spending.

Thailand Delays Controversial Chinese Sub Purchase
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.
Navy Goodwill Visit Highlights Thailand-Philippines Maritime Ties
May 20, 2019

Navy Goodwill Visit Highlights Thailand-Philippines Maritime Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted some of the ongoing activity in this dimension of the relationship.

New Vessel Puts South Korea-Thailand Defense Ties Into Focus
December 20, 2018

New Vessel Puts South Korea-Thailand Defense Ties Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The frigate delivery spotlights wider ongoing military collaboration between the two sides.

What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?
October 22, 2018

What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, Bangkok has shown some signs of making inroads.

Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?
September 05, 2018

Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
While incremental inroads continue to be made, much is still uncertain.

A New Vietnam-Thailand Navy Pact?
August 13, 2018

A New Vietnam-Thailand Navy Pact?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new hydrographic agreement factored into recent discussions by both sides.
Thailand’s Navy to Get Five New Patrol Vessels
July 30, 2018

Thailand’s Navy to Get Five New Patrol Vessels

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The RTN continues its longstanding effort to modernize its capabilities despite lingering challenges.

Vietnam-Thailand Naval Ties in the Spotlight with Joint Patrols
April 30, 2018

Vietnam-Thailand Naval Ties in the Spotlight with Joint Patrols

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The latest iteration of their patrols highlighted a key maritime activity in the bilateral relationship.

Thailand’s Navy Gets a Boost with Five New Patrol Vessels
February 21, 2018

Thailand’s Navy Gets a Boost with Five New Patrol Vessels

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The RTN continues its longstanding effort to modernize its capabilities despite lingering challenges.

ASEAN’s First Naval Exercise in Perspective
November 09, 2017

ASEAN’s First Naval Exercise in Perspective

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader context as the grouping is set to hold its inaugural multilateral naval exercise.
US Approves New Thailand Military Sale Under Trump
August 15, 2017

US Approves New Thailand Military Sale Under Trump

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Possible arms sale speaks to ongoing developments in the defense realm between the two sides in spite of irritants.

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