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Thailand Signals Potential Compromise on Chinese Sub Deal
April 27, 2023

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
November 23, 2022

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
April 07, 2022

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
September 23, 2019

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?
October 22, 2018

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?
September 05, 2018

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?
July 26, 2018

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?
June 18, 2018

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
June 21, 2017

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?
April 27, 2017

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
April 04, 2017

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?
January 31, 2017

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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