webfact Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Old cannon unearthed By The Nation Sanam Luang yields venerable battlefield relic A cannon that could be two centuries old has been unearthed in Bangkok’s Sanam Luang by workers installing pipes. Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said on Sunday the cannon had already been examined and was measured at 305 centimetres in length. “It’s the type used in wars,” he said. “There are holes to put ropes through so it would be easier to move around the battlefield.” Vira said the government’s Fine Arts Department would ask His Majesty the King for permission to keep the cannon as a valuable antique. Sanam Luang, the historic royal ground, is under the supervision of the Royal Household Bureau. “We have found such ancient cannon before and they’ve been kept in museums,” Vira said. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30353008 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-08-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Cool would be fun to figure out it’s history that was a very expensive item back in the day probably could be traced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Leftover from a previous coup d'état? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 5 hours ago, webfact said: Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said on Sunday the cannon had already been examined and was measured at 305 centimetres in length. “It’s the type used in wars,” he said. “ Thanks for sharing your expert knowledge! It keeps your fellow countryman from assuming it is one of those used for table fireworks. By reading the headline, I thought it is about the reappearance of Chalerm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Darcula said: Leftover from a previous coup d'état? We know a joke about dirty old Canons, don't we children. Hale and Pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 In Laos they are still digging up cluster bombs , these too were the types used in war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkleGoooose Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Looks like the Thai army is getting an upgrade!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 11 hours ago, webfact said: It’s the type used in wars,” he said Blow me .. Would never have thought that .. And 'erm are cannons used in any things other than a war .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Darcula said: Leftover from a previous coup d'état? Symbolic of Thailand's love of the Coup d'etat the cannon haul started to add up .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: Blow me .. Would never have thought that .. And 'erm are cannons used in any things other than a war .. Please refer to post # 3 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 12 hours ago, webfact said: “It’s the type used in wars,” he said. What they really were after was the type used in circuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Justgrazing said: Blow me .. Would never have thought that .. And 'erm are cannons used in any things other than a war .. The Cannon Store : Winchester & Herreshoff Signal Cannons and ... "Our handcrafted signal & salute cannons are based on classic designs and carry a rich history. They are often used for starting races, naval signaling, ceremonial salutes, sporting events and celebrating holidays." And a bit closer to "home" (common in Asia): Ceremonial cannon, Brunei. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Justgrazing said: Blow me .. Would never have thought that .. And 'erm are cannons used in any things other than a war .. Pirates once used cannons. This relic should feel right at home in the junta museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsdermatter Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 16 hours ago, toofarnorth said: In Laos they are still digging up cluster bombs , these too were the types used in war. Bombs from WWII are also being dug up. Recently, a German one came to light of day in London and a British bomb was excavated in Germany. They were also used in warfare. 'nuf sed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunner Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 An ex friend of mine left a bomb in a local bar and emptied the place. Took weeks to fumeigte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 old military weapons in mint condition? A byproduct of quick surrenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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