Thailand’s Submarine Saga Reaches A Climax In March – Analysis
By Paul Chambers and Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The ongoing saga of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to buy three Chinese submarines is heading towards yet another intriguing climax. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang plans to seek a Cabinet decision in March on how the RTN shall proceed.
Most probably, the Cabinet will be asked to endorse the RTN’s proposed acceptance of four China-made diesel generator engines (the number typical in fleet-type subs)[1] – instead of better German-made ones... Читать дальше...