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PM downplays fighter incursion

Myanmar has apologised to Thailand after one of its fighter jets crossed into Thai airspace over Phop Phra district of Tak on Thursday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022

Myanmar fighter jet crosses into Thailand's air space in Tak

TAK: A Myanmar fighter jet crossed into Thailand’s air space over Phop Phra district late on Thursday morning, panicking local residents and forcing two local schools to suspend classes.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

Air force investigating conscript's death

The Royal Thai Air Force will investigate the death of a conscript who was found hanged at a parachute training facility, RTAF spokesman AVM Boonlert Andara said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2022

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F-35 purchase plan in peril

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will not back down on its request to purchase US-made F-35 fighter jets, even after the opposition party announced it would use the issue to vote down the 2023 budget bill during an upcoming House debate.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022

New air force HQ covers space, cyber

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has upgraded its Directorate of Air Operation Control (DAOC) to a new headquarters for air operations with an expanded scope of authority to cover operations in space and cyberspace, an RTAF spokesman said.

Bangkok Post · May 25, 2022

Jet blues in Udon Thani

In September, locals living in the vicinity of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)'s airbase in Udon Thani lodged a petition with the House committee on foreign affairs about the noise pollution which aircraft in the area produce.

Bangkok Post · Apr 3, 2022

F-35 purchase plan still needs US OK

Uncertainty remains over whether the United States will approve the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) plan to purchase a fleet of F-35 fighter jets, according to sources.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2022

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RTAF's purchase of F-35s up to US government, says manufacturer

SINGAPORE: Thailand has expressed genuine interest in buying F-35 stealth fighters, but clearance to buy the jets is a matter for the US government, a senior executive of defence giant Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2022

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