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Thailand defense
June 19, 2018
Where Is the New Ukraine-Thailand Military Facility?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though little progress has been made to date, the idea continues to be in conversations by both sides.
June 14, 2018
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.
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.
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, 2018
What Will the 2018 Cobra Gold Military Exercises in Thailand Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s drills will be closely watched for what it says about the US-Thailand alliance and Thailand itself.
January 10, 2018
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.
November 17, 2017
What’s With the New China-Thailand Military Facility?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the general hype, specifics about the project remain unclear.
September 21, 2017
What’s in the New Russia-Thailand Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new defense pact inked by the two sides deserves attention despite the few details that have emerged publicly so far.
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.
July 12, 2017
Thailand Eyes New Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Cabinet approves purchase of eight T-50 advanced planes.
July 04, 2017
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.
June 01, 2017
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.