South Korean yard selected as preferred bidder for Thai frigate project

The selection was also supported by South Korean government and military agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense, Defense Acquisition Program Administration and Republic of Korea Navy.

Defence cooperation between South Korea and Thailand has included bilateral defence exchanges, naval talks, port visits by South Korean vessels to Thailand and participation in the Cobra Gold multinational military exercise.

If a final contract is concluded, Hanwha said the programme would add to South Korean naval shipbuilding activity in Southeast Asia.