Thai marines to get First Win IIs
Chaiseri won a contract last month from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the procurement of two First Win II 4x4 armoured vehicles.
The Naval Transportation Department of the RTN has procured the two vehicles with a budget of THB33.3 million ($1.07 million).
Three companies – Chaiseri, Panus Assembly and Nantatrade – offered bids, but eventually the First Win II from Chaiseri won out. After contract signature, Chaiseri must deliver the vehicles to the navy within 90 days.
These vehicles will serve in the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC), operating along the southern border in counterinsurgency operations. Chaiseri has previously
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