The navy is unlikely to meet the Sept 30 deadline set by a German company for the purchase of six second-hand submarines as a review by the Defence Ministry looks set to delay the purchase.
An eight-member panel appointed by Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa will look into the merits of purchasing the used U-206A submarines at a cost of 7.5 billion baht.
Critics say the deal does not represent value for money.
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