The army has already purchased two lots of VT-4 tanks, also called the Main Battle Tank 3000. Of the 60 VT-4 tanks, 28 worth four billion baht were purchased by the army last year. Last year, the RTA also cancelled the procurement of 39 T-84 Oplot tanks ordered from Ukraine after only 10 of 49 were delivered to Thailand. The 10 Oplot tanks are currently stationed at an army base in Prachin Buri province. Gen Chalermchai said procuring tanks from China had nothing to do with international politics but was based on cost.

Source: Bangkok Post April 13, 2017 22:18 UTC