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Asst navy chief visits China to check progress of submarine construction
Asst navy chief visits China to check progress of submarine construction
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Adm Nares Wongtrakul, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, visits China to check on the progress of the S26T submarine project, which resumed after an agreement to use a Chinese engine.Royal Thai Navy signs amended submarine contract, delivery set for 2028
Royal Thai Navy signs amended submarine contract, delivery set for 2028
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Adm Jirapol Wongwit, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, travelled to Beijing to sign an amended agreement for the construction of a submarine. Navy chief confirms submarine will be operational in 3 years
Navy chief confirms submarine will be operational in 3 years
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
Draft contract amendment to be submitted for Attorney General's review before signing, with an additional 1,200 days for China to complete submarine construction.Thai cabinet approves changes to submarine contract and first phase of Gripen fighter jet purchase
Thai cabinet approves changes to submarine contract and first phase of Gripen fighter jet purchase
TUESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2025
Thailand’s Cabinet approves changes to the submarine contract with China, switching to CHD620 engines, and the first phase of Gripen fighter jet purchase from Sweden.Phumtham hints at proceeding with Chinese submarine deal
Phumtham hints at proceeding with Chinese submarine deal
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
Deputy PM Phumtham hints at proceeding with China submarine deal despite engine issues, aiming to finalise decision by late May or early June.Phumtham denies knowledge of sub transfer to Cambodia
Phumtham denies knowledge of sub transfer to Cambodia
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Phumtham Wechayachai says he hasn’t been informed of any Chinese plan to hand over Thailand’s partly built submarine to Cambodia if the purchase deal is ultimately scrapped.Germany denies request to sell submarine engine to Thailand, citing EU arms embargo on China
Germany denies request to sell submarine engine to Thailand, citing EU arms embargo on China
WEDNESDAY, 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.Phumtham attends UN peacekeeping meeting in Germany
Phumtham attends UN peacekeeping meeting in Germany
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Phumtham attends UN peacekeeping ministerial meeting in Berlin, also seeks German approval to buy MTU 396 engine for stalled Thai-Chinese submarine project.Six killed as tourist submarine carrying Russians sinks off Egypt's coast
Six killed as tourist submarine carrying Russians sinks off Egypt's coast
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025
Six foreigners were killed on Thursday when a submarine carrying Russian tourists sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, the local governor's office told Reuters.Tight-rope walk ahead for Thai government and Navy
Tight-rope walk ahead for Thai government and Navy
FRIDAY, JANUARY 03, 2025
The Pheu Thai-led government and the Royal Thai Navy are expected to take steps towards procuring frigates and submarines, as well as discuss the overlapping claims areas on Koh Kut Island with Cambodia this year.