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Germany denies request to sell submarine engine to Thailand, citing EU arms embargo on China

May 14, 2025

Germany’s Defence Minister clarified that the sale of a submarine engine to Thailand—intended for use in a Chinese-made submarine—could not be approved due to the European Union’s embargo on the export of military equipment to China.

Thailand ready to negotiate peace in the South, says Defence Minister

May 06, 2025

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed on Tuesday that Thailand is prepared to enter negotiations to find a solution to the intensifying insurgency in the South.

Troop pullout from Prasat Ta Muen Thom won't cost Thailand territory

SUNDAY, MAY 04, 2025

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed on Sunday that the withdrawal of Thai troops from Prasat Ta Muen Thom will not result in Thailand losing any of its territory.

Minister Nakatani confident over Japan defence spending for 2025

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani sounded confident Tuesday over the country's efforts to increase its defence spending in relation to gross domestic product.

Japan hopes to participate in NATO's Ukraine assistance initiative

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 09, 2025

Japan's Defence Ministry hopes to coordinate its participation in the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, or NSATU, initiative, Defence Minister Gen Nakatani told visiting NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday.

Defence Minister urges urgent inspections after Bangkok earthquake

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025

Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urged relevant agencies to expedite the inspection of all buildings and condominiums across Bangkok on Sunday.

Govt to allocate budget for Navy frigates, but with limits

FRIDAY, MARCH 07, 2025

The government is ready to allocate a budget for the Royal Thai Navy to purchase two frigates, but the allocation should be limited right now, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Friday.

Thailand warns Cambodians about singing anthem at Surin border

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Letter prepared by Army Area 2 makes it clear to Cambodia’s military authorities that inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated

Thailand’s defence minister denounces Cambodian provocation

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Military officials have lodged a formal complaint with their Cambodian counterparts over incident at Khmer temple in Surin

Thousands of call centre victims in Myanmar to be released

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Officials say Border Guard Force has committed to cracking down on scammers and extraditing them to China to face prosecution

Defence Ministry to review early retirement proposals from 4 agencies

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Defence Ministry has been appointed to hear recommendations from four agencies over its royal decree to allow early retirement for military officials with the rank of Colonel, Captain, Group Captain and above.

Government ready to deal with scamsters who move operations to Cambodia

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2025

The government has implemented proactive measures to deal with call-centre gangs that plan to operate from Cambodia, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Friday.

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