The navy on Thursday disputed claims on social media that substandard materials had been used in the repair and maintenance of HTMS Sukhothai, which sunk in the Gulf of Thailand on Dec 18.
Citing documents, netizens said the thickness of metal panels in the submerged section of the ship was not up to standard requirements and put the ship at risk.
Navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatpalin addressed the online claims saying much of it was based on incomplete and dated information.
Adm Pokkrong said the navy has checked with the Naval Dockyard Department to help clarify the matter.
Citing the department, Adm Pokkrong said the information about the thickness came from an inspection report made during July…
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