By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEFENCE MINISTER PHUMTHAM Wechayachai has yet to consult with the Chinese military attache in Bangkok over a contentious proposal for change of an engine for use with a Chinese-built submarine for the Thai navy, a government source said today (Oct. 26). The navy’s long-delayed plan to purchase the 12.4 billion-baht,
Day: October 26, 2024
Hua Hin hotel manager sacked after a row over toothbrush
A FIVE-STAR Hua Hin hotel has terminated the manager’s employment contract after his response to a review by a guest who mentioned having to pay for a toothbrush drew a response that was deemed inappropriate, Amarin TV said this evening (Oct. 26). This guest of the unnamed five-star hotel had reviewed the posh establishment
Read moreDrama at beauty pageant as Myanmar chief creates a ruckus
COMMOTION erupted at “Miss Grand International 2024” beauty pageant today (Oct. 26) with the Myanmar national director grabbing and removing the crown and sash from his country’s contestant after she was named second-runner with Miss India Rachel Gupta having won the contest, Naewna newspaper said. The first runner-up is Miss Grand Philippines Christine Juliane
Read moreChinese submarine purchase plan to be finalised sooner than later
By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEFENCE MINISTER PHUMTHAM Wechayachai confirmed last night (Oct. 25) the navy’s long-delayed plan to buy a Chinese-built S26T submarine will be finalised sooner than later. Phumtham said the navy’s plan to buy the Yuan-class S26T submarine from China Shipbuilding & Offshore International with a Chinese-made engine to be installed aboard
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