Thai Prime Minister Calls for Delay in Military Procurements
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has redirected the armed forces’ budget for the 2024 fiscal year towards humanitarian efforts, including supporting those in need and dealing with natural disasters. The Royal Thai Air Force will prioritize these efforts over purchasing new jet fighters, but will consider procurement plans in the 2025 fiscal year. Thailand HumanitarianEfforts NaturalDisasters RoyalThaiAirForce BudgetReallocation JetFighters ForestFires Flooding HazeIssues