25 January 2012

News Story: (Thailand) Submarine purchase plan to be refloated

Writer: Wassana Nanuam

Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat yesterday vowed to re-examine the navy's plan to buy submarines.
On his first day in office at the Defence Ministry, ACM Sukumpol said he would continue to push for the implementation of incomplete plans and projects, including the submarine purchase.
"We will look at it. The navy must explain to the public why the submarine purchase is an appropriate project," ACM Sukumpol said. The minister also told navy chief Adm Surasak Roonroengrom to clarify details of the submarine project to the cabinet and the public.

Read the full story at the Bangkok Post