Silent Soviet-built submarine caused concern in Thailand

The Thai Navy is going to adapt to the changing conditions, which were called the "new situation." This was announced after information became known about Myanmar’s intention to send its first submarine to the Andaman Sea in order to ensure security in the local water area.

As the publication indicates The phuket news, the Kilo class diesel-electric submarine [line of Soviet submarines of the 877 and 636 type], which Myanmar acquired from India, is due to begin combat duty on December 24. This was announced by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Thai Navy Prachachart Sirisavat.

In this regard, the Third Command of the Navy, based in Phuket and responsible for the waters of the Andaman Sea, was instructed to monitor the submarine, which can operate under water for 45 days.

This type [“Kilo”], with a displacement of 3000 tons, is well known for its silent operation. The submarine can be equipped with various types of weapons and is capable of diving to a depth of up to 300 meters

- notes The Phuket News, indicating that the Deputy Prime Minister of Myanmar has already voiced a desire to enter into negotiations with Russia on the purchase of more pennants of this class [apparently, “Varshavyanka”].

At the same time, Thailand is in the process of acquiring three Chinese submarines of the S26T type. An agreement has already been signed worth 2 billion dollars [apparently, this price includes associated costs]. The construction of the first submarine started in China on 7 on September; its transfer is expected in 2023. Funds for the second submarine in the amount of 0,4 billion dollars have not yet been allocated.

We plan to clarify the procurement plan.

- explained Prachachart.

Amid concern over the appearance of a Soviet-built submarine in a neighbor, it announced its intention to develop the Thai submarine fleet. At the same time, information about the Navy's previous desire to replace the purchase of submarines with the acquisition of expensive frigates was called "confusion".

Comments

[Chaldon48]

Let them buy, this will not make us worse.

[ddd1975]

The main thing is that Phuket would not be closed for a vacation ...

[bessmertniy]

Something is unfamiliar with information about any friction between Thailand and Myanmar in the sense of military threats. However, it is not clear what causes the desire to follow the Myanmar submarine, despite the fact that Thailand is militarily clearly more serious.

[Sergej1972]

Still, the common name is Thailand, not Thailand.) Reinsured, I guess.

[Pecheneg]

Everyone in the world is arming, not a healthy trend.

[Tiksi-3]

for a submarine that can act

under water for 45 days

..... is that a typo, or as always, journalists write about what, in principle, do not know?

[rotmistr60]

One Soviet-built submarine (used) makes adjustments to the military strategy of another state. And if Myanmar acquired a modern Russian diesel-electric submarine?

[RUSLAN]

Russia does not have a modern diesel-electric submarine!

[svp67]

Quote: RUSLAN

Russia does not have a modern diesel-electric submarine!

The question is VERY controversial. What is "modern"? With VNEU? Are all countries capable of operating normally, or is it enough for them to have submarines without it?

[RUSLAN]

The question is not to me, but to Mr. "rotmistr60 (Gennady)"

[knn54]

In Southeast Asia, there is a boom in the DLL - Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar. Now Thailand. Next Philippines.

[Pavel57]

Thailand's submarine fleet - sounds powerful.