Budget cuts leave Thailand’s twin-sea navy at risk of falling behind
Thailand's Royal Thai Navy faces challenges in modernizing its fleet due to budget cuts, impacting its goal of operating eight modern frigates by 2037. Funding for a second modern frigate was removed from the 2027 budget, though the navy plans to resubmit the request for the 2028 cycle. The navy commander emphasized the continued need for these vessels to meet operational demands amidst financial constraints. AI
