Thai Government to make final decision on troubled submarine deal with China

Thailand has reportedly rejected both offers, though consultation with the Pakistan Navy, which operates submarines powered by the same Chinese-built engines, revealed that the latter's boats have been "operating effectively."

The cancellation of the deal would mean forfeiture of THB8 billion (US$240 million) already invested by the Thai Government into the submarine program. A significant portion of the investment has reportedly been made into crew training, construction of dockyard facilities, and the establishment of a new submarine squadron.