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Thailand security
Beyond the Clouds: The Thai Air Force’s Grand Rebrand
By Tita Sanglee
The force has plans to rename itself the Royal Thai Air and Space Force, a recognition of the growing significance of the space domain.
Locked in Unrest: Southern Thailand’s Insurgency 20 Years On
By Nurrisha Ismail
In the two decades since a new generation of insurgents revived the separatist cause, the Deep South has oscillated between piecemeal progress and eruptions of violence.
Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base Upgrade and Implications for Thailand
By Tita Sanglee
Should it eventuate, a Chinese naval presence on the Gulf of Thailand would place the country in a tricky position.
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’s Vanishing Regional Leadership
By Tita Sanglee
During the Cold War, the country played a central role in regional diplomacy, but in recent years its activism has waned.
The Apparent Stalemate in Thailand’s Deep South
By Uday Bakhshi
The conflict in southern Thailand remains dormant, but is far from being resolved.
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?
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.
What Does Thailand’s New Defense Budget Say About its Future Military Outlook?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new budget numbers for the country.
Singapore-Thailand Military Ties in the Spotlight With Defense Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction put the focus on the defense side of the relationship between the two Southeast Asian states.
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.
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