BANGKOK: The Thai junta on Tuesday defended $393 million earmarked for a Chinese submarine, batting back criticism of the secrecy of the deal, its cost and the questionable utility of the warship.

The submarine sale is the latest defense deal between Beijing and Bangkok, who have grown ever closer since Thailand’s 2014 coup.

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