29 April 2015

News Story: (Thailand) Cabinet mulls buying subs


WRITER: WASSANA NANUAM

The navy's plan to buy submarines has been proposed to the cabinet for consideration, according to navy commander Kraisorn Jansuwanit.

The matter is now in the hands of the Secretariat of the Cabinet, and it should be forwarded to the cabinet soon, Adm Kraisorn said.

The navy has set up a committee to decide which country will manufacture the submarines for Thailand, he said. The panel is chaired by Adm Narongpol na Bangchang, assistant navy chief. 

The navy chief said the panel will look at systems, maintenance and training for the submarines.

The move comes after some people in the navy raised concerns over a reported proposal to purchase Chinese submarines.

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