tomwct Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 It's all about the benefits received! Thailand is not going to war in my lifetime. They have a treaty with the US to protect them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: We will let the media visit them when the required processes is complete,” he said. Trans ... we're still painting-out the Chinese-flag, and putting-on the Thai one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just spunking money on military equipment never to be used in any real war. Thailand should put the funds to better use. like on its sick, Old and poor people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r136dg Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 12 hours ago, worgeordie said: 2nd hand tanks from China,I mean what could go wrong,i remember years ago they bought tanks from China and they developed cracks,one thing for sure they never learn from their mistakes. regards worgeordie Yea, but ya have to admit; it looks cool, and intimidating;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Based on recent military history I hope the Chinese have made sure the tanks have a high speed reverse gear in this Thai model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Meanwhile the infrastructure is just falling down everywhere. 4.9 Billion on another piece of junk Now i know the junta does not care for Thai people Just buying arms seems all they care about. Yeah you are right they look like the american Abrams You can buy better tanks than that Theses Tanks were prob going to be sent to the scrap metal dept and along came Thailand and bought them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I saw 5 or 6 of these on highway Monday. They had quite a time squeezing the tank trailers through the toll booths on trailers. Although partly covered by tarps they did not look brand new to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Searat7 said: I saw 5 or 6 of these on highway Monday. They had quite a time squeezing the tank trailers through the toll booths on trailers. Although partly covered by tarps they did not look brand new to me. No they are second hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losgrad Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Happyman58 said: No they are second hand but they include NEW tracking and communications chips so China can always know where they are located and record all communications to/from these tanks. Hmmm, maybe even a remote shut-down or override capability just in case they're used against Chinese allies. Thailand uses Chinese internet routers forbidden in other countries due to these hidden microchips... Edited October 12, 2017 by losgrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 12 hours ago, jaiyen said: Are they for WW3 or for the election ? I believe that for Prayut, there's no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Ricardo said: Trans ... we're still painting-out the Chinese-flag, and putting-on the Thai one. Or maybe just adding the Thai flag. Same-same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 ".....early arrival would allow the Thai Army to utilise the vehicles faster than expected." Does the army know of something in the immediate future to defend the flag against some foreign overland invasion? I'm just asking as all Thai neighbours are presently busy with some other, exclusively peaceful, activities. Or is something boiling out of far-away lands we do not know off? Can you reach i.e. renegades the Middle East or men who went berserk over hair cuts North Korea with those tank guns? Questions, questions, questions .................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 When dealing with China you get what you pay for. If you a low price you get a poor product so lets see how long they last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Maybe they expedited the deal with a bulk load of latex pillows and durian chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 40 minutes ago, Happyman58 said: No they are second hand well then, I hope they been refurbished. Factory reconditioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 15 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Their delivery is about six months ahead of the scheduled period of March next year because of business competition. Omit the repairs, renovations and upgrades - deliver 6 months early at the same price. Very scrupulous the Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That same headline posted at TaiwanVisa.com would have caused quite a stir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragula Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 11 hours ago, BangkokNicky said: 28 tanks is somebody expacting a party on the street soon or later Thank God they're here it will help them patrol the beaches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpaintpot Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I've watched the video and it makes one valid and believable point - that this is not a battle fit tank but a mock up to con susceptible buyers. The commentator's voice points out that this tank is garbage, but the point is ruined by the length of the video, almost 11 minutes with about 30 seconds to make his point. His favourite word is garbage, and most of the video is repetitive garbage. Pay to view more of these videos, they must be joking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Gotta keep those pesky red shirts at bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: He said the early arrival would allow the Thai Army to utilise the vehicles faster than expected. and who are they going to attack sooner than expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 All well and good this speculation about the reliability and timing of the delivery but will they fit down Rajdamri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaiwallah Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 There's money for military hardware of questionable usefulness, but none to replace the fleet of decrepit buses in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, Chaiwallah said: There's money for military hardware of questionable usefulness, but none to replace the fleet of decrepit buses in Bangkok. buses aren't as good as tanks at driving over people these tanks have been tested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, AGareth2 said: buses aren't as good as tanks at driving over people these tanks have been tested More important to buy tanks than buses Are these the tanks they used to crush the rebellion in China what was the name of that square? Geez that was ages ago are these tanks that old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 are these the ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 do they come with drivers or are they recruited from the tuk tuk driver farm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Bad purchase history will be repeating itself? More than likely! The army may as well park them on their useless aircraft carrier sail it around to let their neighbours know "Don't think about attacking us"! Of course they will not attack, they will have all probably died laughing! Damn, I should be writing for comic strips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman58 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 7 hours ago, AGareth2 said: are these the ones? 7 hours ago, AGareth2 said: are these the ones? Yep looks like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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