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wcfields | 6 months ago

I’m not any sort of analyst but from my understanding the threats Thai faces is Cambodia border skirmishes and Myanmar both of which could be handled with any aircraft.

China is a non starter, even a next gen aircraft is no match for their entire military.

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impossiblefork|6 months ago

Maybe, but I don't think China, despite its population, has a large pool of people suited to be fighter pilots, so I don't think they'll be throwing their pilots away against competent air forces.

A competent air-to-air capability will be a deterrent.

A country like Cambodia is screwed against Thailand whatever Thailand buys.