klauskunkel Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 It's not about where, or against whom they're gonna use it. They want to buy it because: it can jump. Now, imagine the wheelies they're going to pull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Geoffggi said: In the South, the submarines are no good...!!! Ha ha ha!! Toyota pick ups and Honda Waves are the favoured patrol vehicles down there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carabaothai Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 5 hours ago, NightSky said: Meanwhile its an under statement to say that the nearest hospital to my mother in laws local village in Northern Thailand is somewhat lacking in facilities.. ..just saying. Military have the power They have the money Don't forget the thai army motto : "For the Nation, Religion, Monarchy and people". The people is the last thing they think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice777 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 5 hours ago, NightSky said: Meanwhile its an under statement to say that the nearest hospital to my mother in laws local village in Northern Thailand is somewhat lacking in facilities. ..just saying. Total agree with you but you could probably add that logic to most nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablosbmb Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 4 hours ago, leeneeds said: 5,401,574,257.26 Thai baht, black hole that is just so unnecessary to be spent when you add on all the infrastructure that has been ear marked to be built, common sense in reining in spending that the future generations are going to have to pay back. Obsolete mind set in fighting any war or invaders these days, drones can be purchased at a fraction of the cost and can be flown from a safe position, being able to release grenades and high explosives, will be the norm, now we have more wastage by this government, just like the failed air ship that the military just want to brush under the carpet and hope it will fade into a lost memory. Should have invested in actual sewage treatment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, jerojero said: Utter stupidity in this purchase. Where are they planning to transport troops that need that much fire power and protection. Sheesh! Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carriers are much more practical than tracks in an urban environment. A .50 Calibre machine gun, which can be fired remotely by a gunner who remains inside the vehicle under protection, and which can be elevated to a high angle, is remarkably effective for engaging people on top of buildings. Sixty vehicles is about five companies worth - say one reinforced battalion. Not much for defending the country but jolly useful for putting a bit of a punch into a coup... Edited July 30, 2019 by JAG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Are they waterproof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 I know the money hasn't come from tourism lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Maybe preparing for defending against the kitchen sinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 With China putting a hell of allot of money in Cambodia and probably Burma and then i expected loas Maybe Thailand doesn't want fo fully give in to China but i just a wild guess Plus they have the deep south with the border of Malaysia with never ending conflict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Who ever the US criticises, sanctions etc, when it comes to military equipment and weaponry sales, everyone's their friends..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Damrongsak said: If they wanted to invade Cambodia in the dry season, they'd work. Or safely transporting a high-value VIP like Yingluck. I've seen a few similar types at a US Marine Corps exhibition, and they are HUGE! But with all the armor, the passenger area in back is tiny. Might be OK in BKK floods of perhaps 2 meters. A 90 million Baht SUV. Could of bought British me thinks - cheaper and right hand drive too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 What year is this? Countries lacking in normal facilities nationwide. Is this to be used as a dental van, mobile doctor for elderly and forgotten? Oh, is this why the ฿ is strong? To buy cheap gay toys???? Well atleast the government is offering 5o pay mothers of new children 3000thb per month. Need more future target practice i guess because i dont see any other need for these stupid things unless its for crowd control! Didn't this douche government buy a bunch of similar stupid things for crwod control from china? Saw many on the road recently all brand spankn new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raccos21 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 When is the World War 3 gonna start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 $175 million US would go along way in Thailand what is the purpose of all this military equipment as far as I know Thailand has not been at war for many many years . I can only think that they could be used if there is another planned change of Government “ Out with the old In with the new “ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these To fend off the submarines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 The only place I could see them being used is on the streets of Bangkok when the people get restless. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishrepublican Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, wisperone said: One day expats complaining out TM30, next day a order of Strykers. Just saying. What do you expect my friend? They have to much free time in their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Well, Xmas is earlier this year it seems. On a more sombre note, these vehicles might come in handy once the sh1t hits the fan and this is to happen anytime soon - bets are taken on that one. This country will be seeing a civil war of a proportion it never saw before once the have-nothings, get-nothings and unable-to-learn-nothings stand up. The French turned it into their "fête nationale" - read up the historical background of 14 July 1789. The difference to today is, that they did not have "stryker" vehicles at that time! Chilling days ahead if these vehicles are ever put to use; due to the lack of foreign enemies they will have to be used against domestic issues. Sad days ahead! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdandy Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 4 hours ago, leeneeds said: drones can be purchased at a fraction of the cost and can be flown from a safe position, Point well taken and I agree. But with dones you cannot show up anywhere in the middle of the night with soldiers, knock on the the door, as it were, and have you way. With these babies no problemo, you can. Secure an area in your city or province without fear your soldiers/police will get pelted with whatever is available, roll up on an alleged human trafficking ring in the jungle, easy peasy. I won't even mention the endless possibilities they can be used for in drug busts. In America now, today as we live and breathe many police departments have modified versions they have been using for some time now. L.A., Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, MIami and more all have them. Sooo these modified tanks have many more nifty uses than what they appear to have on the surface. You can even launch drones from them. Wanna be in a position to pounce on bad guys quickly, take a bunch of drones, put them inside, drive to your target location, set your drone surveillance area for .5 km around of you and once you 'nab' them they'll be like 'holy smokes how'd they get here so fast??!!! It seems like the integration of military grade equipment into social management here has just morphed. As Bob Dylan sang in the 1960's "The Times They are A Changin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEE TEE Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these They have built in overstay detectors . Instead of all the fuss making arrests they just shoot them. or run them over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Damrongsak said: If they wanted to invade Cambodia in the dry season, they'd work. Or safely transporting a high-value VIP like Yingluck. I've seen a few similar types at a US Marine Corps exhibition, and they are HUGE! But with all the armor, the passenger area in back is tiny. Might be OK in BKK floods of perhaps 2 meters. A 90 million Baht SUV. And keep in mind, that price is with a volume discount!! "On paved roads the vehicle can attain speeds of 62 mph without a governor and 37 mph with a governor." Maybe it's only for the transport of government officials.. 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these Maybe Down South here fighting the insurgents,,,,, Or Getting ready for the next Coup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 just a bit of a spend up in case the baht crashes sooner than expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikDao Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Astounding! Wake up, peanut gallery! Thailand, always a reliable ally of the Murikins, didn't pay a dime for these things. The Great Dragon to the North is being sent a message. Duh! Little is as it seems on the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikDao Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 47 minutes ago, crazykopite said: $175 million US would go along way in Thailand what is the purpose of all this military equipment as far as I know Thailand has not been at war for many many years . I can only think that they could be used if there is another planned change of Government “ Out with the old In with the new “ Thailand is at war right now in the far south provinces, I do believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherstuff1957 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 They will be stationed in Chachoensao, which is and hour or so East of Bangkok and a several hours from the NorthEast. So they will be ready to put down political riots! ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Perhaps Thailand is gearing up for an invasion. Which country they would invade, has yet to be decided. No one in their right mind would invade Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemos Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 prehap they could safely transport troops in the deep south ,or is it a reaction to Cambodia purchase of Chinese military items .Link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemos Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 link https://youtu.be/Wy-NLooYHGY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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