webfact Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 UK and Thailand to hold Joint Military Exercise By Sasiwan Mokkhasen, Staff Reporter Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan meets British authorities during his trip to London from Tuesday to Friday. BANGKOK — Thailand and the United Kingdom will launch a new joint military exercise, the Defense Ministry announced Thursday. The agreement came from a meeting in London between Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, the junta No. 2 who also serves as defense minister, and his British counterpart Michael Fallon, according to Thai ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2017/09/15/uk-thailand-hold-joint-military-exercise/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2017-09-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkenny Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I wonder whether Fallon has the same version. All I can see is the British telling them to get a path to democracy. Maybe the sweetner after that is a joint exercise. The below made me chuckle: “Don’t write headlines that every time the government goes somewhere, we go to buy weapons,” Prayuth said Tuesday after meeting his cabinet. “It’s not that easy. We do not have that much money.” Since it came to power, the military government has been criticized for the increased spending by the Defense Ministry. During its three years in power, it has spent more than 70 billion baht on weapons and systems for the army, navy and airforce, according to Thai PBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Oh dear, the wannabe special forces bar huggers may have competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nausea Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Fostering goodwill for trade initiatives perhaps? I notice the British Embassy is hosting a trade seminar on Friday. I imagine democracy concerns might take a backseat to trade as the UK prepares for Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Operation: 'Donkey Derby'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The British will be putting monetary considerations on the back burner and sending a full corporal with permission to use a full clip of ammo if absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Asian countries seem thrive on this stuff as prestige , my place of origin you could have em in your backyard and you'd never hear about it, maybe another reason, called name dropping, for the neighbours.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Looks like there are some juicy arms deals for the UK round the corner!!!...Are the Thais looking for a yellow submarine?!! Edited September 15, 2017 by observer90210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Tropical climate, good R&R locations, it will be the RAF.2 fast jets, half a dozen transport aircraft, and a few thousand support staff to keep them in the air. Probably a Squadron of RAF Regiment (aka the Short Range Desert Group) to patrol the NAAFI car park... Cynical, moi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, JAG said: Tropical climate, good R&R locations, it will be the RAF. 2 fast jets, half a dozen transport aircraft, and a few thousand support staff to keep them in the air. Probably a Squadron of RAF Regiment (aka the Short Range Desert Group) to patrol the NAAFI car park... Cynical, moi? I once saw an RAF Herc 'broken down' in Bali- cynical, moi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I once saw an RAF Herc 'broken down' in Bali- cynical, moi?Bet it wasn't the rainy season?[emoji3] Funny how the VC 10 on the UK - Washington DC - Belize run always packed up in DC on the return leg, especially in early December... Crab bashing - it's in the blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinrich80 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Like little cocky children, playing Wargames Waste taxmoney for nothing Ah i hate politicians and Military Idiots. Let them burn in Hell, troubkemakers To all People out there stand up and fight for your Right.no more Wars Peace and Love and Happyend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, JAG said: Bet it wasn't the rainy season? Funny how the VC 10 on the UK - Washington DC - Belize run always packed up in DC on the return leg, especially in early December... Crab bashing - it's in the blood. Ha ha- I once tried to work out Belize via Iceland, gotta love 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiavelli Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Two small countries trying to punch above weight. What a laugh. Empire was a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Bathtub submarine exercises with Poms and Thais at opposite ends of the bath with periscopes up. I jest but sadly I suspect it is close to the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Machiavelli said: Two small countries trying to punch above weight. What a laugh. Empire was a long time ago. I think you will find Britain does still punch well above it's weight, G8 security member, nuclear power with one of the best trained and battle hardened forces in Europe or the world no serious adversary would take them lightly Jag think you will find that SRDG are part of the big 3 always used to tell everyone that though unfortunately for them nobody believed them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Britain now number two in the world with soft power after America, some times Soft power works better than bombs and bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just a game of chasing. The UK will yell out "boo" and see how fast the Thai military can run away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Machiavelli said: Two small countries trying to punch above weight. What a laugh. Empire was a long time ago. Just hope your big country never upsets my small one militarily Edited September 15, 2017 by bartender100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 More hot air as this week there has been an arms trade fair in London where many countries are invited to visit to try and drum up arms sales, so this lot turned up and bought nothing so far as too expensive as can get copies much nearer home in a land called China cheaper. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 6 hours ago, Machiavelli said: Two small countries trying to punch above weight. What a laugh. Empire was a long time ago. Funny man you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George FmplesdaCosteedback Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Well I hope it includes the navies. That will mean there are two aircraft carriers with no planes... Farce, thanks to Gordon the moron looking after his Scottish constituents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 22 hours ago, Thongkorn said: Britain now number two in the world with soft power after America, some times Soft power works better than bombs and bullets. Genuinely interested to see where that information comes from..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Don't let the Thais drive those tanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 On 9/15/2017 at 7:09 PM, JAG said: Tropical climate, good R&R locations, it will be the RAF. 2 fast jets, half a dozen transport aircraft, and a few thousand support staff to keep them in the air. Probably a Squadron of RAF Regiment (aka the Short Range Desert Group) to patrol the NAAFI car park... Cynical, moi? They're getting a NAAFI? Wow, I would visit that. Back in the early 80's we made a sign for the NAAFI bar that was inside the dockyard where we were refitting: No Ambition And F<deleted>-all Interest It managed to stay up for about 2 weeks. Not only did that upset NAAFI but it also led the MOD police to start an investigation as to where it came from. They never found out. Major sense of humour failure by the authorities but loved by the customers.................. Not sure if the RAF would find that funny though..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aj Mick Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Can't see why the UK wants to get involved, given that the Thai military sees more action to defend itself within Thailand, than to any threat beyond the borders……. What benefit to the UK other than getting on the radar for potential arms sales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneZero Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Why not just have a heavier position in Cobra Gold (ie, more trhan obsever)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon789561 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 any bar girls from kanchanaburi might want to go home in november, should be a good earner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercouz Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 18 hours ago, kingkenny said: I wonder whether Fallon has the same version. All I can see is the British telling them to get a path to democracy. Maybe the sweetner after that is a joint exercise. The below made me chuckle: “Don’t write headlines that every time the government goes somewhere, we go to buy weapons,” Prayuth said Tuesday after meeting his cabinet. “It’s not that easy. We do not have that much money.” Since it came to power, the military government has been criticized for the increased spending by the Defense Ministry. During its three years in power, it has spent more than 70 billion baht on weapons and systems for the army, navy and airforce, according to Thai PBS. The Military have a beautiful Military Strategic Studies centre in Bang Saen - looks like a holiday resort under the mountain at Laem Ten - with a landscaped park - it received the full renovation after the coup. - but Bang Saen itself has not got a park for the people of the town....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knee Jerk Reaction Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 18 hours ago, DipStick said: Oh dear, the wannabe special forces bar huggers may have competition Yes, Thailand led by Pattaya has the highest concentration of retired western special forces and bomb disposal operaters in the World :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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