Helicopters cost ‘only’ Bt4.2 bn, says Army, not Bt12 bn

[Reigntax]

On 9/26/2019 at 6:03 PM, colinneil said:

Those AH 61s will look good dodging in/ out of the high rise buildings in Bangkok, next time the army decides its time to take over.

Or spraying molasses to eradicate the next smog

[Reigntax]

On 9/26/2019 at 7:16 PM, soalbundy said:

correct but the Thai treasury will be billed for 12 billion by several middlemen generals who know a good deal when they see one

Prayuth's brother will keep the other 8 billion in his personal account for use on a rainy day.

 

 

[Expat Brad]

They probably did, only cost 4.2 billion but, 12 billion was spent due to other considerations ????????

[rotorbreeze]

On 9/26/2019 at 12:44 AM, Thaiwrath said:

Oh, that's ok then !

Pathetic waste of money.

not really I worked on Hughes 500D many years in Africa 1976 n 1986 for world health n local Canadian projects..fast n maneuverable same gunship Viet Nam...designed to suvival crask small blades break off on impac not like Bell 212 that comw through cabin killing co-piot..not the crash but blades decapitate..oh yes noise factoe most pilots go deaf from Main Rotor Transmission high frequency..$400 million yes expensive..

Edited September 28, 2019 by rotorbreeze

[Lancelot01]

On 9/26/2019 at 8:51 AM, VocalNeal said:

Oh dear where did the other Bt8bn go?

Back pocket?

[observer90210]

Good deal !!! .... and a real good reason to maintain the THB artificially high and inflated in order to get these toys cheaper from abroad....