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    Navy refuses to explain submarine conversion to frigate

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    The Military Committee informs the Navy that it has refused to provide an explanation regarding the purchase of frigates instead of submarines. Concerned about the impact on the image of the army Emphasize that changing the G2G contract violates the constitution and prepare to issue an invitation letter. Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy - Minister of Defense Let's explain again. Emphasize that you will not think negatively of the army.

    Mr. Chayaphon Satondee, spokesman for the Military Commission, said that last week he issued a letter inviting the Navy on Oct. 26 to come explain the case of changing the G2G contract. The submarine procurement project involves purchasing frigates. But the Navy did not come to explain. The Military Committee received a letter refusing to come and explain about the submarine, dated Oct. 25, because the Navy was in the process of collecting detailed information to make it clear and complete. Therefore still unable to come and explain to the committee.

    “The committee There is a lot of concern. Because not coming to clarify will affect the image of the Navy. Including the trust of the people in the Navy to continue to decrease. Solving the submarine problem in the future will also be more difficult. As for changing the G2G contract According to Section 178 of the Constitution, changing the G2G agreement The approval of Parliament must be sought, therefore there is no need. to conceal such matters from the public,” Mr. Chayaphon said.

    Mr. Chayaphon said that this week the committee Will make an invitation letter to both the navy commander and Minister of Defense To clarify again, the committee Looking at this matter as an important matter, we hope that the Minister of Defense will come in person. Or send a representative to provide details and documents regarding the entire submarine purchasing project. Ready to emphasize that the committee There is no negative attitude towards the army. And hope that next week there will be full cooperation from those involved.

    Source: Thai News Agency