Thailand reinstates $1bn submarine deal with China, opting for a Chinese-made diesel engine.

Thailand's submarine deal with China, initially stalled due to EU sanctions on China and integration of a German diesel engine, has been reinstated. Thailand's Royal Navy opted for a Chinese-made diesel engine, signifying closer security ties with China, their largest trading partner. The deal was worth an estimated $1 billion, and questions remain about the necessity of a Thai attack submarine for security.

June 01, 2024
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