Submarines for defense or offense?

The purchase of submarines seemed to have been a done deal, but then was halted due to public outcry.
In my view submarines are mostly an aggressive weapons, with limited defensive use.

The timing for such a purchase is inappropriate, with the Thai economy stalled and probably the most pressing issue should be drought - flooding - reservoirs - water supply 

I suppose some consideration should be given to "The best defense is a good offense"

The Bangkok Post article presents a somewhat official line of thinking with thought provoking reader comments

Navy claims lack of subs puts it at regional disadvantage

The Royal Thai Navy has published its position paper on why it sees an urgent need for submarines, arguing they’re necessary to maintain parity with neighbouring fleets.
BANGKOKPOST.COM|BY POST PUBLISHING PCL.

Temple and Street Fair

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Next two weeks

Fri, July 31 Khao Phansa - No Alcohol Sales National Holiday, Banks closed Sun, Aug 2, 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Udon Thani 11pm Sat, Aug 8 to 5am Sun, Aug 9 Siam Commercial Bank   all bank services suspended Sat, Aug 8, 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC at Chaiyaphum United Wed, Aug 12 HRH Queen's Birthday - Mothers day National Holiday, Banks closed Sunday, Aug 16, 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Khon Kaen United

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Sakon Nakhon FC 2015 Second Half

Updated July 21

Day	Time	Host	Visitor	Score
June 7	16:00	Sakon Nakhon FC	Sisaket United	0 - 2
June 13	18:00	Ubon Ratchathani FC	Sakon Nakhon FC	3 - 0
June 21	16:00	Sakon Nakhon FC	Kalasin FC	1 - 1
June 27	17:00	Nong Kai FT	Sakon Nakhon FC	3 - 0
July 5	16:00	Sakon Nakhon FC	Loei City	4 - 2
July 11	17:00	Lam Khong Mukdahan	Sakon Nakhon FC	1 - 0
July 19	16:00	Sakon Nakhon FC	Mahasarakham United	3 -1
Sat, July 25	16:00	Nakhon Phanom	Sakon Nakhon FC	2 - 1
Sun, Aug 2	16:00	Sakon Nakhon FC	Udon Thani
Sat, Aug 8	16:00	Chaiyaphum United	Sakon Nakhon FC
Sun, Aug 16	16:00	Sakon Nakhon FC	Khon Kaen United

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Don't Judge Too Quickly

Exess Baggage

THAI to end US, Rome flights

Thai Airways International will suspend flights to the US as part of efforts to end years of losses.

BANGKOKPOST.COM|BY POST PUBLISHING PCL.

"... but said he felt that in recent months there had been "substantial progress"..."

US keeps Thailand at Tier 3

BANGKOKPOST.COM|BY POST PUBLISHING PCL.

US Embassy: Keep up the good work.

BANGKOKPOST.COM|BY POST PUBLISHING PCL.

Football or Watersport ?

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