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Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

Thailand Will Replace Chinese Sub With Frigate, Defense Minister Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The diplomatically sensitive submarine procurement has seen deadlocks for several years due to engine troubles.

Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment

Thai PM Heads to China in Bid to Bolster Trade, Investment

By Sebastian Strangio
Srettha's four-day visit, his first to China as prime minister, centers around this week's Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.
Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal

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

By Sebastian Strangio
The disagreement over the choice of propulsion system continues to dog the controversial and costly deal.

China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand

China’s ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy: An Economic Nightmare for Thailand

By Tita Sanglee
Try as it might, the Thai government has been unable to fill the gaping hole left by millions of absent Chinese tourists.

Thailand, China, and the Revival of Falcon Strike

Thailand, China, and the Revival of Falcon Strike

By Tita Sanglee
The timing of this month's joint exercise with the Chinese air force has placed the Thai government in an awkward position.

Benjamin Zawacki on the Thailand-China-US Triangle

Benjamin Zawacki on the Thailand-China-US Triangle

By Sebastian Strangio
This week's visit to Thailand by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has cast a spotlight on the country's languishing treaty alliance with Washington.
A Trickle of Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, With Hopes of More to Come

A Trickle of Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, With Hopes of More to Come

By Jason Hung
The arrival of the first Chinese tourists in Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa program is a good sign for the Thai economy.

Southeast Asia Caught Between the US and China

Southeast Asia Caught Between the US and China

By Ankit Panda
How do Southeast Asian countries view intensifying geopolitical competition between the United States and China in Asia?

Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China

Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves the purchase of ten more in a sign of the deepening defense cooperation between the two sides.

What's Next for US-Thailand Military Ties?

What's Next for US-Thailand Military Ties?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two allies meet to discuss advances in their security relationship.
Thailand Deports 100 Uyghurs to China

Thailand Deports 100 Uyghurs to China

By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Thailand buys three Chinese submarines and protesters gather outside the Thai embassy in Turkey.

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