Royal Thai Army

Sep- 2026 -

30 September

Air

AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter. Photo: Boeing

US Delivers ‘Little Bird’ Military Helicopters to Thailand

The Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of eight Boeing AH-6i Little Bird light attack and reconnaissance helicopters at Kerry Siam Seaport.

9 September

Asia Pacific

Thai military personnel and government officials gather during an initiative to build digital skills and strengthen AI capabilities across Thailand’s armed forces. Photo: Digital Government Agency (DGA)

Samantha Alexa

Thailand Is Putting Its Entire Military Through AI Training

Thailand is taking AI training military-wide under a new national program designed to strengthen the armed forces’ artificial intelligence, data governance, and cyber capabilities.

Jul- 2026 -

22 July

Air

Bea Castañeda

Airbus H125: Guide to the High-Altitude Workhorse

From emergency medical evacuations to defense operations, the Airbus H125 has earned its reputation as one of the most versatile light utility helicopters in service.

May- 2026 -

25 May

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Thailand Buys Two Airbus C295 Transport Aircraft for Air Force

Thailand is expanding its C295 tactical transport fleet to five aircraft after ordering two additional platforms from Airbus.

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Asia Pacific

Troops march on parade during an oath-of-allegiance ceremony, presided over by army chief Gen Narongpan Jitkaewthae, to mark Royal Thai Armed Forces Day on 18 January 2023 at the armys Cavalry Centre in Saraburi. Some 2,846 soldiers took part in the parade.

Giulia Bernacchi

Thailand Receives New Artillery and Rocket Systems

Thailand has received new artillery and rocket systems from the Defence Technology Institute, developed with technology-transfer programs.

11 November

Asia Pacific

File photo of a Thai soldier standing outside the Government Public Relations Department in Bangkok

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand Says ‘Hostilities’ Remain Despite Cambodia Peace Pact

Thailand's army said on Tuesday "hostilities still remain" with Cambodia, a day after Bangkok suspended the implementation of a US-backed peace deal over a landmine blast that wounded four troops.

Aug- 2025 -

5 August

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Royal Thai Army Unveils ‘High-Energy’ Laser Weapon to Counter Hostile Drones

The Royal Thai Army has unveiled a high-energy laser weapon designed to counter the increasing threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand and Cambodia Truce Talks Due but Strikes Continue

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders are due to meet for peace talks on Monday, as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat.

Feb- 2025 -

14 February

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