Navy Chief prefer already-ordered submarine rather than frigate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters NAVY CHIEF ADM ADUNG Pan-iam today (Nov.20) expressed his preference for a Chinese-built submarine for which a purchase order has been earlier placed rather than a frigate as a probable option from another Chinese shipbuilder. The navy chief confirmed the Yuan-class S26T submarine could be eventually procured, albeit with a […]
Read MoreThailand opts for frigate in lieu of sub from China
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND HAS NOW OPTED for a fresh purchase of a Chinese-built frigate in lieu of the Chinese-built submarine, already bought by the Thai navy but unfinished by a Chinese shipbuilding firm, Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang said over the weekend. Given the likelihood of China Shipbuilding & Offshore International’s failure to […]
Read MoreHouse military panel calls navy to explain swapping sub for frigate
A MOVE FORWARD MP who heads the House military committee immediately summoned the navy to explain a new deal to swap an already-purchased, Chinese-built submarine for which a German engine is unavailable for a frigate as mentioned by Defence Minister Suthin Klangsaeng upon his return from China yesterday (Oct. 20), Matichon newspaper said. The […]
Read MorePM keen on swapping engineless sub for surface ship
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin said today (Oct.16) he will be looking at a possible swap of an already-purchased, Chinese-built submarine for a Chinese-built surface ship for the Thai navy. The prime minister said he plans to negotiate with high-level Chinese government officials during the first Asean-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit […]
Read MoreSuthin wants to exchange Chinese sub for either surface ships or fertiliser
NEW DEFENCE Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng said today (Sep. 9) he is considering holding talks with China to allow the exchange of a submarine for which the sought-after German engine is unavailable while the Thai navy is reluctant to accept a Chinese engine for either surface ships or fertiliser, TV Channel 7 said today (Sep. […]
Read MoreTanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export – reports
By George Wright – BBC News Berlin – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and allow other countries to do the same, reports in Germany say. Leopard 2s are made in Germany and Berlin needs to approve their export. Germany has been hesitant to send its own […]
Read MoreJapan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at World Cup
By AP and published by US News & World Report Doha, Qatar – Same stadium. Same result. Similar shocking victory for Japan at the World Cup. After beating Germany 2-1 in its opener, Japan found its way into the round of 16 of the World Cup by defeating Spain by the same score in […]
Read MoreGermany salvages 1-1 draw against Spain at World Cup
By AP and published by ABC News and US News & World Report Al Khor, Qatar – Only a win for Germany in the final group game will give the four-time World Cup champions a chance to avoid a second straight early elimination. At least they’re improving. Substitute Niclas Füllkrug scored in the 83rd […]
Read MoreGermany plans to legalise recreational cannabis
By BBC Berlin – Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a plan to legalise recreational cannabis use among adults. Possession of up to 30g (1oz) for personal use would be allowed. Licensed shops and pharmacies would sell it. The plan has yet to be approved in parliament – but also receive the green light […]
Read MoreBeer for sunflower oil? Munich pub finds way to beat frying crunch
By Reuters, published by The Straits Times Berlin – A Munich brewpub has found a novel way to beat Europe’s cooking oil shortages – letting customers pay for their beer with sunflower oil to ensure plentiful stocks for frying schnitzels. With Ukraine and Russia accounting for about 80 per cent of global exports of […]
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