Suthin" has not yet decided on the submarine engine. End up in Germany or China. Right now we still don't have enough information. I believe it ends with the Cabinet. If it's cancelled, there must be a replacement. I understand that the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy wants the matter to be finished before he retires.
Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Mention the conclusions of submarine engines. After the Prime Minister will talk with Germany. During the UNGA meeting in the United States, while the Navy accepted the use of Chinese engines, it said that it would have to listen to the Navy's opinion as well. Because I am a user and have studied and tested a lot. But in the end, the Ministry must consider it in detail and end with the Cabinet. He believes that at every step, both the Ministry and the Cabinet must consider the benefits of the military. and the nation Because it is important And the feelings of the people must be taken into account, but at this time he does not have enough details. While the army has already talked and listened, on the day the matter arrives we will look at it in detail.
Is there any other alternative? In addition to what Mr. Suthin had said. Because the Navy seems to be insisting on using Chinese engines, Mr. Suthin said that we have to see and not decide alone. There will probably be many parties considering it together. If you consider it, it's not this way. or any way It must not affect the Navy. Especially regarding performance in use But the country's interests must not be sacrificed. As for the possibility of canceling the project, we have not yet ruled it out, but we believe that if the Cabinet were to cancel it, there would have to be a replacement. What it will be is another matter. But the army must not be damaged.
This conclusion will be clear before the Prime Minister. Whether he will visit China or not, Mr. Suthin said that it is within the framework of the contract. Because the contract already has a specified time. It's within that frame. But it must be meticulous. As for whether it will be in time or not, we have to look at the actual considerations. As for the navy commander Indicating that he would like it to be completed by September before retiring from government service, Mr. Suthin said that even though the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy is gone, he is still worried about the army. I want the army to have it. This is a good wish. As for whether it will be in time or not before retirement? I will try my best. But stick to the available time frame. Use it to your advantage. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency