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Hyundai mandates influential businesswoman in Bangkok to secure frigate contract

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Thai Admiral Pairote Fuangchan (centre) and Walaiporn Dechapongphan with Hyundai Heavy Industries representatives at the Defense & Security exhibition in Bangkok, in November 2025.
Thai Admiral Pairote Fuangchan (centre) and Walaiporn Dechapongphan with Hyundai Heavy Industries representatives at the Defense & Security exhibition in Bangkok, in November 2025. © Intelligence Online

The South Korean company Hyundai Heavy Industries is one of 11 bidders for Thailand's future navy frigate. A very well-connected businesswoman could be the key to securing this deal.

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