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Thailand military
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.
March 16, 2021
Thailand’s Military Personnel Challenge in the Spotlight with Slimming Plan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The effort marks just the latest in a series of unsuccessful efforts to reduce the country's bloated and top-heavy officer corps.
September 30, 2020
As Thailand’s Protests Gather Momentum, What is the Endgame?
By David Hutt
For those wanting a democratic Thailand, is it more important to keep the military in its barracks or the king in his palaces?
September 24, 2020
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on the Struggle for a Free Thailand
By Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
Young Thais are becoming increasingly fed up with the stifling consensus and repeated military interventions in the country's politics.
September 14, 2020
Thailand’s Protests: Between the Old and the New
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beyond the headlines, what do the current protests tell us about the country’s present and future?
April 13, 2020
How Will Thailand’s Future Military Planning Shift Amid its Coronavirus Challenge?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at suggestions that COVID-19 could affect the country’s future defense outlook.
March 03, 2020
Prayut’s Ukraine Tank Deal Defense Highlights Thailand’s Broader Security Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The premier’s defense of the deal in parliament was just the latest manifestation of heightened scrutiny on Thailand's defense policy.
February 11, 2020
Thailand Mall Shooting: Soldier’s Deadly Rampage Reveals Security Lapses
By Associated Press
How did a soldier manage to steal weapons from an army base, kill 29 people, then keep security forces at bay for almost 16 hours?
January 24, 2020
Navy Chief Introductory Visit Highlights Thailand-Singapore Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states and what lies ahead in 2020.
November 26, 2019
Keel-Laying of T 994-Class Patrol Vessels Highlights Thailand’s Maritime Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A Thai shipbuilder laid down the keels for two patrol vessels for the country’s navy.
November 06, 2019
Thailand Defense Industry Ambition in the Headlines With Technology Transfer Prioritization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development reinforces the government’s determination to make inroads despite the challenges that confront it.
October 08, 2019
New Patrol Vessel Commissioning Highlights Thailand’s Naval Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The planned ceremony highlighted the current status of the country’s offshore patrol vessel development.
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