"Thailand to Accept Chinese Sub With Chinese Engines" Topic
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 14 Aug 2025 6:17 p.m. PST |
In a significant development for the Royal Thai Navy, the Cabinet has approved the use of Chinese-manufactured engines for its new submarine project. This decision marks a pivotal shift from the original plan, which included German-made engines. Admiral Jirapol Wongwit, commander of the Royal Thai Navy, announced that the submarine is expected to be completed within the next three years… ASEAN Now: link |
| Zephyr1 | 14 Aug 2025 9:15 p.m. PST |
They will also be adding masts & sails to the sub as backup propulsion in case the new engines break down… ;-) |
| SBminisguy | 14 Aug 2025 9:22 p.m. PST |
Good thing they won't have to worry about a Chinese kill switch buried in the engine electronics! |
 John the OFM  | 14 Aug 2025 11:29 p.m. PST |
Yes, that would be the first thing I would worry about, too. 🙄 |
| korsun0 | 15 Aug 2025 6:12 a.m. PST |
One of the comments calls it an Akula, and it certainly looks like one in the photo. Copied design? What I find interesting is Thailand noticing Cambodia and US relations evolving and then it buys Chinese engines. The article makes a couple of good points about possible strategic repositioning without making sweeping statements. |
| Cke1st | 16 Aug 2025 8:28 a.m. PST |
If you get in bed with China, you'd better expect more than just a good night's sleep. |
| David Manley | 17 Aug 2025 1:35 a.m. PST |
Ignore the photo at the link, its not what is being built. The actual sub is an S26T and will look like this
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