Captain Thailand
Forumräv
Inga av dessa är medlemmar i ASEAN, men naturligtvis länder i Asien.
Thailandske nyheter
- Trådstartare Einar
- Start datum
Inga av dessa är medlemmar i ASEAN, men naturligtvis länder i Asien.
stef@n
Forumveteran
De är väl för bra för de andra lagen.
Captain Thailand
Forumräv
Ja, verkligen.
I Asian Games, som just avslutades, knep Sydkoreas fotbollsherrar guld, Japan silver och Kina brons.
Norrlandsboy
Forumräv
Det var väldigt höga nivåer i vissa sporter i Asiatiska spelen. Jag följde volleybollfinalen mellan Japan och Iran och den var i världsklass. Jag kollade på många sporter som höll en högre nivå än i Europa. Thailand har bra framtid i många sport i asien.
Isan Lover
Forumveteran
Hej
Her Majesty the Queen in a JAS 39 C Gripen jet at Wing 7 in Surat Thani on Thursday. (Photos: Bureau of the Royal Household)
Her Majesty the Queen made her first solo flight in a Gripen fighter jet in Surat Thani on Thursday.
Before the flight, Her Majesty received His Majesty the King at Wing 7 in Phun Phin district of the southern province at 10am. A briefing on the flight plan was then held.
The royal couple then went to the parking bay of the single-seat JAS 39 C Gripen jet, where the Queen checked the plane before taking it to Runway 22 for takeoff.
After the solo flight, His Majesty
presented
a bouquet and the Gripen Order Golden Patch to Her Majesty the Queen.
The Queen first became a pilot on May 13, 2010, when she flew a Cessna T-41D of Fleet 604 at Wing 6 in Bangkok. She has since accumulated 1,188.48 flying hours in a variety of aircraft:
His Majesty the King joins Her Majesty the Queen as she prepares for her solo flight in the fighter jet.
His Majesty the King presents a bouquet to Her Majesty the Queen.
www.bangkokpost.com
Mvh isan lover
Queen makes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet
PUBLISHED : 8 OCT 2026 AT 16:48Her Majesty the Queen in a JAS 39 C Gripen jet at Wing 7 in Surat Thani on Thursday. (Photos: Bureau of the Royal Household)
Her Majesty the Queen made her first solo flight in a Gripen fighter jet in Surat Thani on Thursday.
Before the flight, Her Majesty received His Majesty the King at Wing 7 in Phun Phin district of the southern province at 10am. A briefing on the flight plan was then held.
The royal couple then went to the parking bay of the single-seat JAS 39 C Gripen jet, where the Queen checked the plane before taking it to Runway 22 for takeoff.
After the solo flight, His Majesty
presented
a bouquet and the Gripen Order Golden Patch to Her Majesty the Queen.
The Queen first became a pilot on May 13, 2010, when she flew a Cessna T-41D of Fleet 604 at Wing 6 in Bangkok. She has since accumulated 1,188.48 flying hours in a variety of aircraft:
- 315.33 hours in a Cessna T-41
- 38.35 hours in a CT-4E Airtrainer
- 105.59 hours in a Pilatus PC-9
- 98.40 hours in a Mooney M20M
- 137.50 hours in a Piper PA-34 Seneca
- 27.09 hours in a Boeing 737-400
- 453.11 hours in a Boeing 737-800
- 10.13 hours in a twin-seater Saab JAS 39D Gripen.
His Majesty the King joins Her Majesty the Queen as she prepares for her solo flight in the fighter jet.
His Majesty the King presents a bouquet to Her Majesty the Queen.
Queen makes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet
Her Majesty the Queen made her first solo flight in a Gripen fighter jet in Surat Thani on Thursday.
Mvh isan lover
Isan Lover
Forumveteran
Hej
THAI AIR FORCE PLANS SECOND PHASE OF GRIPEN FIGHTER JET PURCHASE
13 October 2026
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Air Force plans to proceed with the second phase of its Gripen fighter jet procurement project, with funding included in the fiscal 2027 budget, Air Force chief ACM Seksan Khantha said on Monday.
Speaking on 12 October, Seksan said the procurement was intended to strengthen Thailand’s defence capabilities against potential threats. He stressed that manned fighter aircraft remained necessary because critical decisions in complex situations still required human judgement, particularly when assessing life-and-death risks.
He said Air Force personnel would be trained to work with increasingly sophisticated technologies to improve the effectiveness of decision-making. Manned aircraft would therefore continue to play an essential role in the country’s combat capabilities.
Seksan said the quality and number of aircraft must be sufficient to protect Thailand’s sovereignty. The project would also need to include technology transfers, personnel training and infrastructure development to ensure the country was prepared to defend its airspace against potential threats.
He said the goal was to ensure that key areas could be protected from attack in the event of war.
The Air Force expects to receive the Gripen aircraft under the second phase of the procurement project in 2029.
www.khaosodenglish.com
Mvh isan lover
THAI AIR FORCE PLANS SECOND PHASE OF GRIPEN FIGHTER JET PURCHASE
13 October 2026
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Air Force plans to proceed with the second phase of its Gripen fighter jet procurement project, with funding included in the fiscal 2027 budget, Air Force chief ACM Seksan Khantha said on Monday.
Speaking on 12 October, Seksan said the procurement was intended to strengthen Thailand’s defence capabilities against potential threats. He stressed that manned fighter aircraft remained necessary because critical decisions in complex situations still required human judgement, particularly when assessing life-and-death risks.
He said Air Force personnel would be trained to work with increasingly sophisticated technologies to improve the effectiveness of decision-making. Manned aircraft would therefore continue to play an essential role in the country’s combat capabilities.
Seksan said the quality and number of aircraft must be sufficient to protect Thailand’s sovereignty. The project would also need to include technology transfers, personnel training and infrastructure development to ensure the country was prepared to defend its airspace against potential threats.
He said the goal was to ensure that key areas could be protected from attack in the event of war.
The Air Force expects to receive the Gripen aircraft under the second phase of the procurement project in 2029.
Thai Air Force plans second phase of Gripen fighter jet purchase
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Air Force plans to proceed with the second phase of its Gripen fighter jet procurement project, with funding included in the fiscal 2027 budget, Air Force chief ACM Seksan Khantha said on Monday. Speaking on 12 October, Seksan said the procurement was intended to...
www.khaosodenglish.com
Mvh isan lover
Isan Lover
Forumveteran
Hej
Phuket ska få ett av södra Thailands största shopping- och upplevelsecentrum. Fastighetskoncernen Siam Piwat, som ligger bakom välkända Siam Paragon och ICONSIAM i Bangkok, investerar 10 miljarder baht i det nya projektet ICONPHUKET. Invigningen planeras till 2029.
Siam Piwat Group, Thailand’s leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery and joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has unveiled ICONPHUKET, a THB10 billion destination development in Phuket scheduled to open in 2029.
ICONPHUKET marks a major expansion beyond Bangkok for Siam Piwat and will bring together the culture, creativity, products and economic potential of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces in one destination. The project is designed as a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction and Entertainment Destination,featuring 12extraordinary world-class attractions designed to captivate global audiences, integrating tourism, public spaces and nature with year-round experiences for Thai and international visitors. Building on the success of ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon, which have helped position Thailand as a global benchmark for destination development, Siam Piwat sees ICONPHUKET as its next transformative destination project.
Chadatip Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., said: “ICONPHUKET represents the next chapter of our vision to create destinations that generate economic value while showcasing Thailand’s strengths to the world. By connecting the capabilities of all 14 southern provinces with global opportunities, ICONPHUKET will serve as a gateway to Southern Thailand’s potential, helping strengthen Phuket and the region as a leading destination for tourism, investment and the creative economy.”
ICONPHUKET will serve as the centerpiece of Synthesis Ark Phuket, an integrated mixed-use megaproject developed by CV Group of Companies, with an investment value of more than US$1.5 billion (THB 50 billion) and spanning over 80 hectares in Thalang, Phuket, Thailand. The wider project will include residences, hotels, offices, serviced apartments, educational institutions, and health and wellness facilities, with convenient access to Phuket International Airport and yacht marinas. Phase 1 of Synthesis Ark Phuket is scheduled to be completed by 2032. The development is envisioned as a future-ready urban destination that supports the long-term growth of a sustainable Southern economic cluster.
More than 40% of ICONPHUKET will be dedicated to green and open spaces, while one-third of the project will comprise attractions and entertainment. Developed with local communities, government agencies and private-sector partners, the project will incorporate green technologies, resource-efficiency systems and smart mobility solutions. It will also provide a platform for SMEs, community enterprises and local products from across Southern Thailand.
ICONPHUKET will unite the strengths of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces in one destination. As a gateway to the region’s potential, it will connect local enterprises, communities and products with new opportunities in international markets, while presenting Southern Thailand’s distinctive character to Thai and global visitors and bringing the region’s extraordinary potential to the global stage.
The development is expected to support 50,000–80,000 jobs from construction through full operations and encourage longer stays and higher tourism spending across the southern region. Further details on ICONPHUKET will be announced in the coming months.
For more information, please call +66 2 658 0808 or visit www.iconphuket.com
Mvh isan lover
Phuket ska få ett av södra Thailands största shopping- och upplevelsecentrum. Fastighetskoncernen Siam Piwat, som ligger bakom välkända Siam Paragon och ICONSIAM i Bangkok, investerar 10 miljarder baht i det nya projektet ICONPHUKET. Invigningen planeras till 2029.
ICONPHUKET, The Icon of Southern Wonders, Opening in 2029
5 October 2026Siam Piwat Group, Thailand’s leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery and joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has unveiled ICONPHUKET, a THB10 billion destination development in Phuket scheduled to open in 2029.
ICONPHUKET marks a major expansion beyond Bangkok for Siam Piwat and will bring together the culture, creativity, products and economic potential of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces in one destination. The project is designed as a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction and Entertainment Destination,featuring 12extraordinary world-class attractions designed to captivate global audiences, integrating tourism, public spaces and nature with year-round experiences for Thai and international visitors. Building on the success of ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon, which have helped position Thailand as a global benchmark for destination development, Siam Piwat sees ICONPHUKET as its next transformative destination project.
Chadatip Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., said: “ICONPHUKET represents the next chapter of our vision to create destinations that generate economic value while showcasing Thailand’s strengths to the world. By connecting the capabilities of all 14 southern provinces with global opportunities, ICONPHUKET will serve as a gateway to Southern Thailand’s potential, helping strengthen Phuket and the region as a leading destination for tourism, investment and the creative economy.”
ICONPHUKET will serve as the centerpiece of Synthesis Ark Phuket, an integrated mixed-use megaproject developed by CV Group of Companies, with an investment value of more than US$1.5 billion (THB 50 billion) and spanning over 80 hectares in Thalang, Phuket, Thailand. The wider project will include residences, hotels, offices, serviced apartments, educational institutions, and health and wellness facilities, with convenient access to Phuket International Airport and yacht marinas. Phase 1 of Synthesis Ark Phuket is scheduled to be completed by 2032. The development is envisioned as a future-ready urban destination that supports the long-term growth of a sustainable Southern economic cluster.
More than 40% of ICONPHUKET will be dedicated to green and open spaces, while one-third of the project will comprise attractions and entertainment. Developed with local communities, government agencies and private-sector partners, the project will incorporate green technologies, resource-efficiency systems and smart mobility solutions. It will also provide a platform for SMEs, community enterprises and local products from across Southern Thailand.
ICONPHUKET will unite the strengths of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces in one destination. As a gateway to the region’s potential, it will connect local enterprises, communities and products with new opportunities in international markets, while presenting Southern Thailand’s distinctive character to Thai and global visitors and bringing the region’s extraordinary potential to the global stage.
The development is expected to support 50,000–80,000 jobs from construction through full operations and encourage longer stays and higher tourism spending across the southern region. Further details on ICONPHUKET will be announced in the coming months.
For more information, please call +66 2 658 0808 or visit www.iconphuket.com
Mvh isan lover
Captain Thailand
Forumräv
Hej
Phuket ska få ett av södra Thailands största shopping- och upplevelsecentrum. Fastighetskoncernen Siam Piwat, som ligger bakom välkända Siam Paragon och ICONSIAM i Bangkok, investerar 10 miljarder baht i det nya projektet ICONPHUKET. Invigningen planeras till 2029.
ICONPHUKET, The Icon of Southern Wonders, Opening in 2029
5 October 2026
Siam Piwat Group, Thailand’s leading retail and real estate developer behind Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery and joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has unveiled ICONPHUKET, a THB10 billion destination development in Phuket scheduled to open in 2029.
ICONPHUKET marks a major expansion beyond Bangkok for Siam Piwat and will bring together the culture, creativity, products and economic potential of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces in one destination. The project is designed as a first-of-its-kind Hybrid Retail-Attraction and Entertainment Destination,featuring 12extraordinary world-class attractions designed to captivate global audiences, integrating tourism, public spaces and nature with year-round experiences for Thai and international visitors. Building on the success of ICONSIAM and Siam Paragon, which have helped position Thailand as a global benchmark for destination development, Siam Piwat sees ICONPHUKET as its next transformative destination project.
Chadatip Chutrakul, Chief Executive Officer of Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., said: “ICONPHUKET represents the next chapter of our vision to create destinations that generate economic value while showcasing Thailand’s strengths to the world. By connecting the capabilities of all 14 southern provinces with global opportunities, ICONPHUKET will serve as a gateway to Southern Thailand’s potential, helping strengthen Phuket and the region as a leading destination for tourism, investment and the creative economy.”
ICONPHUKET will serve as the centerpiece of Synthesis Ark Phuket, an integrated mixed-use megaproject developed by CV Group of Companies, with an investment value of more than US$1.5 billion (THB 50 billion) and spanning over 80 hectares in Thalang, Phuket, Thailand. The wider project will include residences, hotels, offices, serviced apartments, educational institutions, and health and wellness facilities, with convenient access to Phuket International Airport and yacht marinas. Phase 1 of Synthesis Ark Phuket is scheduled to be completed by 2032. The development is envisioned as a future-ready urban destination that supports the long-term growth of a sustainable Southern economic cluster.
More than 40% of ICONPHUKET will be dedicated to green and open spaces, while one-third of the project will comprise attractions and entertainment. Developed with local communities, government agencies and private-sector partners, the project will incorporate green technologies, resource-efficiency systems and smart mobility solutions. It will also provide a platform for SMEs, community enterprises and local products from across Southern Thailand.
ICONPHUKET will unite the strengths of Southern Thailand’s 14 provinces in one destination. As a gateway to the region’s potential, it will connect local enterprises, communities and products with new opportunities in international markets, while presenting Southern Thailand’s distinctive character to Thai and global visitors and bringing the region’s extraordinary potential to the global stage.
The development is expected to support 50,000–80,000 jobs from construction through full operations and encourage longer stays and higher tourism spending across the southern region. Further details on ICONPHUKET will be announced in the coming months.
For more information, please call +66 2 658 0808 or visit www.iconphuket.com
Mvh isan lover
Kapitalismen firar nya segrar.
