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Bangkok Post – Chinese sub alternatives set to be finalised

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang is looking to finalise talks this month with China on the government’s plan to procure alternative ships instead of a submarine.

This follows Mr Sutin’s visit to China last week to initiate talks on the swap plan.

Mr Sutin said China was open to the Thai proposal to procure either two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) or a frigate instead of the S26T Yuan-class submarine after the Chinese were unable to…

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