Navy to retire 10 ageing ships from Oct 1 - Bangkok Post

Firefighters battle flames and smoke on HTMS Khirirat after it was hit by a shot from a gun on HTMS Chonburi in March 2024 at Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri. (Photo supplied) The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) will retire 10 vessels from Oct 1 due to deterioration from prolonged service and high maintenance costs.

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