![Additionally, logistical arrangements would favour China given that Thailand already operates a number of Chinese naval platforms Type 054A (Jiangkai II) |](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_U95zb9I-t7shuDqQPopUdb6qxBicLNSW-0B3okCRP2bsStmgwnZGl13FFSaahU8kggX_pupmfkmp-oM0_kvNw9bUOjRfEo886Bt5BarI7HBizIVAiwy3if7qfUK3pMcdQjKW/s200/type-054.jpg)
Sources have confirmed to IHS Jane's that preliminary discussions between Thailand and China have commenced over the potential deal, in which China has said it is prepared to sell to the RTN three Type 054-class vessels at a cost that will meet the programme's budget of USD1 billion.
While the RTN is said to favour a purchase of a US, European, or South Korean platform, the potential deal to procure from China is being led by the government, which views the Type 054-class as a cost-effective alternative to Western vessels.
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