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Thailand submarines
![Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-21-055922.jpg)
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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-12-21-055922.jpg)
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.
![Thai-Chinese Submarine Deal Faces Axe: PM Prayut Thai-Chinese Submarine Deal Faces Axe: PM Prayut](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-04-07-052045.jpg)
Thai-Chinese Submarine Deal Faces Axe: PM Prayut
By Sebastian Strangio
A German company has refused to supply the necessary diesel engines to the Chinese firm building the submarine.
![China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_566594457688.jpg)
China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marked another incremental inroad in the agreement.
![What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest? What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, Bangkok has shown some signs of making inroads.
![Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed? Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_566594457688.jpg)
Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While incremental inroads continue to be made, much is still uncertain.
![What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project? What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A development has once again put the spotlight on Bangkok’s decades-old aspirations in this domain.
![What’s Next for China-Thailand Defense Ties? What’s Next for China-Thailand Defense Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_566594457688.jpg)
What’s Next for China-Thailand Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Bangkok and Beijing continue to look for further opportunities to advance the security side of their relationship.
![The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy offers a cautionary tale with respect to large-scale infrastructure projects.
![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.
![Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
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.
![When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive? When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai defense officials are bullish about approving a key acquisition.
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