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Thailand Secures 20 Armored Vehicles Amid Border Tensions

1/24/2026

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The Royal Thai Army finalized a deal to buy 20 VN-1 armored vehicles from China for 1 billion baht.
Contract was signed on January 12 to bolster infantry support under Thailand's 2025 defense budget amid border disputes with Cambodia.
The signing ceremony occurred in Beijing with representatives from China North Industries Group Corporation.
Royal Thai Navy Admiral Nares Wongtrakul traveled to China to review progress on the S26T submarine order.

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The Royal Thai Army finalized a deal to buy 20 VN-1 armored vehicles from China for 1 billion baht.
Contract was signed on January 12 to bolster infantry support under Thailand's 2025 defense budget amid border disputes with Cambodia.
The signing ceremony occurred in Beijing with representatives from China North Industries Group Corporation.
Royal Thai Navy Admiral Nares Wongtrakul traveled to China to review progress on the S26T submarine order.