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Thailand defense modernization
![It Is Time For the Thai Authorities to Step Up Their Strategic Communication It Is Time For the Thai Authorities to Step Up Their Strategic Communication](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-11-21-202304.jpg)
It Is Time For the Thai Authorities to Step Up Their Strategic Communication
By Tita Sanglee
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's first few months in office have been marred by a series of avoidable missteps.
![Thailand’s Military Modernization Again in the Spotlight Following Trade Deficit Report Thailand’s Military Modernization Again in the Spotlight Following Trade Deficit Report](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-02-09-004003.jpg)
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.
![New Drones Highlight Thailand-Israel Defense Cooperation New Drones Highlight Thailand-Israel Defense Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1200px-hermes450_sigint_farnborough.jpg)
New Drones Highlight Thailand-Israel Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent development has shed further light on a deepening military relationship.
![What’s Next for Thailand’s Attack Helicopters Acquisition? What’s Next for Thailand’s Attack Helicopters Acquisition?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
What’s Next for Thailand’s Attack Helicopters Acquisition?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Bangkok continues to look for ways to realize its ambitions on this front, several uncertainties remain.
![What Does Thailand’s 2019 Defense Budget Mean? What Does Thailand’s 2019 Defense Budget Mean?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
What Does Thailand’s 2019 Defense Budget Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The government’s announced figure constitutes a modest increase but masks ongoing challenges and issues.
![Thailand Gets Its First New South Korea Fighter Jets Thailand Gets Its First New South Korea Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-26_19-48-37.jpg)
Thailand Gets Its First New South Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move marks further progress for Bangkok's air force modernization despite continued challenges and constraints.
![Thailand to Upgrade More F-5 Fighter Jets Thailand to Upgrade More F-5 Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
Thailand to Upgrade More F-5 Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to modernize its aging aircraft.
![What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump? What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-30_15-56-32.jpg)
What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
News of military helicopter sales have led to speculation about what we might expect in this realm.
![Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China? Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new approval by the Thai government this week.
![Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-kocha-singa-singapore-thailand.jpg)
Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Chalermchai Sitthisad made his introductory trip to the city-state this week after taking over his new post late last year.
![Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-01_13-42-23.jpg)
Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System
By Prashanth Parameswaran
RTMC is reportedly looking to procure platforms to boost the Southeast Asian state’s defenses.
![Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy? Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy over the transparency of the purchase reveals how tone-deaf the junta-led government can be.
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