Navy says ฿112m mansion to be guest house for VIP visitors and official residence of navy chief

[neeray]

2 hours ago, LukKrueng said:

112 million, not 120..

no being asked as the answer is in the article:

built more than 30 years ago. Its concrete foundations were heavily damaged by the severe flooding in 2011

So I made a little error. Big deal. 8 million is just chump change to this government. Besides, there'll be a discount for building the houses for the have-nots. Can still build 120 with 112 million.

 

[harada]

I'm sure that those in the north east with water up to their roofs will be ecstatic upon hearing this news.

[faraday]

4 hours ago, Chazar said:

Otherwise  known as Captain Pugwash

 

[Nanaplaza666]

5 hours ago, SmartyMarty said:

further proof that these boys plan to stick around in control here for a very long time.

And proof of how much money they are taking (stealing) left and right flowing in their pockets . I like the post of neeray , let them build not 120 1milj baht houses but about 600 200k baht houses to house poor family's i think they can build quit a nice house for 200k baht doesn't have to be a palace just big and strong enough . 

[geoffrobbo]

5 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

And he polished up the handles of the brass so bright that now he is the ruler of kings navy (Gilbert and Sullivan)

"I grew so rich that I was sent
By a pocket borough into Parliament.
I always voted at my party's call,
And I never thought of thinking for myself at all."

 

I thought so little, they rewarded me
By making me the Ruler of the Kings Navee!

 

Read more:  Gilbert And Sullivan - When I Was A Lad Lyrics | MetroLyrics 

[hotchilli]

I really do hope the Thai people wake up one day and vote with a little more thought as to the outcome of their actions!

[Huayrat]

One Day that river will flood again and his house will be gone..

[Sydebolle]

The residence-cum-guesthouse-cum-VIP-division will feature a deep-river port so the three China-made submarines can berth there.

The subs will be parked there permanently (an aircraft carrier in Sattahip springs to mind)  as Apinan Poengsrithong and his cronies will be entertaining the enemies until they do not represent any danger anymore. 

Keep up the good work; unclear remains only, what the air force will have up its sleeve to retaliate in style for their VIP-accomodation. Also not clear yet is, how to explain it to all those grannies in Northeastern Thailand, who live far below the minimum income level without running water while nursing their grandkids as their kids are busy in Bangkok; some of 'em entertaining most likely as pretties in befitting VIP environment ???? 

[BobbyL]

18 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I really do hope the Thai people wake up one day and vote with a little more thought as to the outcome of their actions!

Absolutely. The election was obviously not fair, but the most disappointing thing was the huge number of Thai people that supported them. A military should never be ruling a country in 2019. It is mental. 

[KKr]

112 mln B ( say 3.8 mln USD) may sound like a lot of money (especially is one does not have it in the bank) but could be cheap, who knows.

How many SQF/SQM are being built and
does it include F&F, Furniture, Landscaping, doors and windows, a puddle or a lap pool etc. ?

if built 11.200 sqm it is cheap, if 2.240 likely more luxurious.

as a reference, a USA hotel room costs turn key and excluding land between 75.000 $ and 600.000 $ to build, for budget and luxury respectively. 
so say 3000$ (or about 100.000 B) to 10.000 - 15.000  $ (300.000 - 450.000 B) per sqm.

Now, let's consider again whether the 112.million construction is expensive or cheap ?
 

Edited October 4, 2019 by KKr

[JAG]

8 hours ago, PatOngo said:

I do hope the Airforce Chief also gets something on this grand scale to bring him in line with his army and navy colleagues, wouldn't want him to lose face now, would we! Disgusting!

Meanwhile in a place not too distant....

 

 

No doubt the eldest son / breadwinner of this family will be liable for conscription, thus plunging them deeper into poverty!

[Number 6]

Any normal, modern nation - any democracy doesn't really have VIPs. When the president of the USA travels he often stays in hotels. Everyone stays in hotels even Arab princes.

 

I've got the from signage all taken care of:

______________________________

Poseidon Riverside VIP Lounge

Attention: Civilians not allowed. That means YOU.

 

Please show expensive 'Swiss watch membership bracelet' at gate. *Gik un/escorted welcome.

 

Swiss watch salespersons please use servants entrance >>>>

 

Submarine officer's happy hour 6-8pm daily.

______________________________

Edited October 4, 2019 by Number 6

[JAG]

49 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I really do hope the Thai people wake up one day and vote with a little more thought as to the outcome of their actions!

When they wake up, I doubt they will bother with voting!

[kevin612]

Military is in charge now, so they can buy whatever they want.

[faraday]

Wonder if Bangkok Bob will get an invite?

 

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[Saint Nick]

Meanwhile in Isan: people sitting up to their chins in sh*t and p*ss!

 

[aqua4]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

serve as the RTN’s official accommodation for its VIP guests.

Thats a bit odd as the walls are too close to the building to be secure. Nice design though. 

[Bundooman]

So now the Thai navy will have its own 'Admiralty'?

Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson would laugh his fokking socks off!

[Bundooman]

12 hours ago, LukKrueng said:

112 million, not 120..

no being asked as the answer is in the article:

built more than 30 years ago. Its concrete foundations were heavily damaged by the severe flooding in 2011

Why?

[observer90210]

They will be around as long as the state coffers still have some THB.....when the country will be bankrupt, they will step down....

[Soikhaonoiken]

Discussting..... waisting tax payers money, yet again....... 

Edited October 4, 2019 by Soikhaonoiken
Wrong spelling

[Damrongsak]

22 hours ago, PatOngo said:

I do hope the Airforce Chief also gets something on this grand scale to bring him in line with his army and navy colleagues, wouldn't want him to lose face now, would we! Disgusting!

Meanwhile in a place not too distant....

 

 

I take issue with you posting a picture of my estate (Baan Farang Kee Nio) without permission.

[sunnyboy2018]

A disgrace from a discredited unelected bunch of jack boots who dont just ignore the impoverished and homeless but conspire to make their life worse and humiliate them. SLORC by another name.

[sunnyboy2018]

21 hours ago, ezzra said:

"The excess of one is the shortage of another" there are so many wrongs with the premise that an army guy should have such a mansion for his use i don't know where to begin, and what makes it worse that whoever authorised and pay for it sees nothing wrong with it including the PM...

The PM? 55555.

[neeray]

16 hours ago, Nanaplaza666 said:

And proof of how much money they are taking (stealing) left and right flowing in their pockets . I like the post of neeray , let them build not 120 1milj baht houses but about 600 200k baht houses to house poor family's i think they can build quit a nice house for 200k baht doesn't have to be a palace just big and strong enough . 

I totally agree with you. 200K would build some very ample shelter. I was only using 1 million as a point of reference as I am personally aware of a "townhome" purchased for that amount (by a lady friend).