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Cabinet approves RTAF’s plan to purchase four Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets

10 Sept 20:15 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Cabinet approved the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) proposal to purchase four Gripen JAS 39 fighter jets from Sweden, costing an estimated 19.5 billion baht.
These new Swedish-made Saab Gripen aircraft will replace the RTAF's aging US-made F-5s and F-16s, some of which have been in service since the late 1980s.
This initial procurement, part of a larger plan to acquire a dozen jets over a decade, is slated for the 2025-2029 period.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.