The Chinese builder is unlikey to commence construction until the revised contract is signed by all parties. The Thai cabinet has yet to approve the purchase.
Effectively, the engine needs to be installed before the pressure hull is completed. The sub is powered by an electric motor fed from a battery. The motor drives an electrical generator to charge the battery and electric motor when surfaced.
I'm impressed that food inspectors are being stringent on the need to maintain quality in exported produce. It is vital in ensuring that overseas buyers have continued confidence in their large-scale purchases.
Last week, from a local UK Asian market, I bought an unfamiliar brand of imported Thai Hom Mali rice marked as five star. It turned out to be the best steamed rice in every respect that I have eaten in my lifetime including in Thailand.
The mother is reported as saying...... "It is unacceptable that a child could fall into an open drain".
It is also unacceptable, in my view, that a three-year old should be allowed to play, unsupervised, on a road.
Good to see that the paroled cum-convict is under police surveillance during his tours although I am concerned about the impartiality of the senior police officer tugging his forelock. (Refer to OP image)
......the police, along with forensic investigators and volunteers of Ruamkatanyu Foundation, hurriedly reached the scene ......
Usually, they would have 'rushed' but for this incident there was less urgency.
Again the focus is in the wrong place. These devices are being illegally imported on a large scale. If the government really want to eliminate vaping they must eliminate the imports. But, this is big business with lots of people and all levels making money hence the odd pathetic PR raids on small retailers
Not shown in the OP image is that the armoured cars have the initials UN in large black letters on each side. The reason for this is not mentioned in any of the English language newspapers published in Bangkok.
Explanation:
https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/bhutan-gains-first-win-with-un/