S-26T submarine (photo : BenarNews)
The Naval Commander reiterated that the contract to buy submarines from China has not changed. Waiting to talk to the Chinese company CSOC to solve the problem with the MTU engine. It is expected to be concluded at the end of this month.
On April, 8 Admiral Somprasong Nilsamai naval command referring to the case the Navy sent a letter to the Chinese firm CSOC seeking a conclusion about the Chinese Yuan-class S26T submarine engine after Germany refused to sell MTU engines to China to install, "let's talk about it".
When asked again to the Navy with the Chinese, Are you considering it? The naval commander nodded in response and refused to answer questions in the case of an offer to change the engine to another company, but confirmed that at this time, the contract has not been changed, wait for him to negotiate.
In the case where the Prime Minister stated that if the contract was not fulfilled It can be canceled. The naval commander nodded his head and said, wait for him to negotiate. The conclusion is expected at the end of April.
Admiral Thaloengsak Sirisawat, Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy, said he had already prepared a plan to discuss with CSOC in mind.