Navy chief to seek cabinet green light
PUBLISHED : 22 Sep 2023 at 04:00
Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said yesterday he would seek the cabinet’s approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-made engine, although the government may consider other options.
The Thai navy has agreed to the installation of a Chinese-made CHD620 engine in the S26T Yuan-class submarine it ordered from China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC). The navy has already inspected and approved the engine, ensuring both its safety and efficiency, said Adm Choengchai.
To further support the selection of the Chinese engine, CSOC has extended the submarine engine warranty…
