PUBLISHED: 13 Aug 2024 at 17: 57
The timeframe for the US and Sweden’s last proposals to submit their bids for a new fleet of jet fighters has been extended until next Tuesday by the Defense Ministry.
On Tuesday, Defense Minister Sutin Klungsang shared an update on the progress being made in deciding whether to replace outdated aircraft with fresh combat planes, submarines, and other military equipment.
Sweden has the most recent edition of its Job warrior, while the US is providing an upgraded stop model of its F-16. Both older editions of the aircraft are already in use by the Royal Thai Air Force.  ,
According to Mr. Sutin, the deadline was postponed until the following Tuesday so that the governments of the United States and Sweden could make further recommendations, particularly in regards to offset policies relating to financial compensation.
As the two rival businesses engaged in business competition, the government believed that extending the date might lead to new presents.  ,
Thailand do have the opportunity to choose the offer that most advantageously suits us, according to what I learned that both the US and Sweden are gearing up to publish new offers.
A judgement on the website for the Chinese submarine’s motor will soon be made, according to Mr. Sutin. He anticipated having it ready for case discussion by the middle of September and being able to provide it to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin by mid-September.
If the Cabinet approved the modifications to the agreement, including those made to the timetable and engine features, everything would go ahead. China may continue building the ships, under the deal, he said, and payments may be made as scheduled.
Mr Sutin said earlier fears had been resolved after conversations with the secretary-general of the Council of State, Pakorn Nilprapunt, who was of the mind the job may continue.
Regarding the change to the submarine engine, Mr. Sutin claimed there should n’t be any issues coming up. To make sure everything was reported, but, the amount spent and the amount of work done may be reviewed.
Mr. Sutin questioned whether the operation may begin fresh if Mr. Srettha’s office was removed.  ,
The initial requirement called for the installation of a German-made diesel-electric website, but Germany refused to sell it to China. China proposed installing a essentially untested solution.
They reportedly <, a href= “https: //www. bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2794212” target = “_blank”>, reached an agreement <, /a>, in May.  ,