Popular Post snoop1130 Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Army to Buy B1.35bn Aircraft to Replace An Old Plane BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – The army will procure a new plane worth 1.35 billion baht to replace its old Beechcraft 1900yf aircraft that has been in use for over three decades and posed spare part problems. The Army Transportation Department reportedly planned earlier to spend 1,348.5 million baht from its fiscal 2020 on a medium-sized airplane for general use. However, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused the department to postpone the procurement to the 2021 fiscal year. Full Story: https://www.mcot.net/viewtna/5f15667be3f8e40af846be12 -- © Copyright TNA 2020-07-20 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 The top brass need to fly in style. Why not waste some more money. Why not procure an aircraft from Thai Airways and retrofit it..... 54 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Toys for the boys. Thai airways have lots of spare aircraft, why not use 1 of them? Ohh silly me no backhanders if they do that. 41 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Have the farmers received their 15k yet? Have those who lost their livelihoods in the lock down received financial support? Is the educational system here so good that it doesn't need to be overhauled and brought up to modern day standards and requirements? Is the healthcare system, medical staff, hospitals, medical equipment, etc. of such superior quality that celebrities don't need to run the length of the country in an effort to drum up donations for it? Are the police, soldiers, etc. so well paid that they don't need to take backhanders in order to make ends meet? The list of issues in this country which should first be tackled before squandering that kind of money of status symbols is as long as my arm. Again, a limited few taking care of themselves while the majority are simply ignored. Makes my blood boil! 63 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tifino Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: for general use for General???????????????? use... funny, a Gulfstream? - I'd have thought a Geely, with complimentary HardPoints as it might go some way towards a 'Tactical' militray justification Edited July 20, 2020 by tifino 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Isn't he the maitre dei.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 25 minutes ago, colinneil said: Toys for the boys. Thai airways have lots of spare aircraft, why not use 1 of them? Ohh silly me no backhanders if they do that. Maybe buy one of these. Jus load all the generals in, and then lift off! 2 birds, one stone. ???? 11 2 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 I am sure Thai Airways would have a few spare planes the could have gotten cheap, but they need to spend big money,wonder how much the real price of the plane is. regards worgeordie 20 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Annual Budget The total annual budget for flying a Gulfstream G500 private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $1,530,601 or $2,368,438 for flying 400 hours per year. The maximum speed of the Gulfstream G500 is 560 mph, but with slower climb, cruise and descending speeds it is more likely to average 448 mph which would equate to an average cost per mile of approximately $17.08 at 200 hours per year. If you fly 400 hours per year, you can spread the total fixed costs over more flight hours which reduces your cost per mile to $13.22. These budgets do not include the cost to purchase the jet, depreciation or the cost of capital (interest payments.) Better park it next to the Aircraft carrier,as its going to be too expensive to use ! regards worgeordie 14 1 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reigntax Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 If only they would fill it up with generals, and ex generals for a one way trip to their masters in China. 6 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Don't bother with that new one ..... I know where there's dozens for sale. Take your pick ..... buy 1 get 1 6 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paiman Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: However, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused the department to postpone the procurement to the 2021 fiscal year. I do feel for the poor old fella. It would have been the perfect background for some photo sessions with a winners smile. And with chance a built in Bingo table. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 51 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Annual Budget The total annual budget for flying a Gulfstream G500 private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $1,530,601 or $2,368,438 for flying 400 hours per year. The maximum speed of the Gulfstream G500 is 560 mph, but with slower climb, cruise and descending speeds it is more likely to average 448 mph which would equate to an average cost per mile of approximately $17.08 at 200 hours per year. If you fly 400 hours per year, you can spread the total fixed costs over more flight hours which reduces your cost per mile to $13.22. These budgets do not include the cost to purchase the jet, depreciation or the cost of capital (interest payments.) Better park it next to the Aircraft carrier,as its going to be too expensive to use ! regards worgeordie and right beside the blimp and the left over bomb detectors. ???? 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tifino Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Reigntax said: If only they would fill it up with generals, and ex generals for a one way trip to their masters in China. hence the obligatory ejector seats 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Yes, you just can not make this stuff up now can you? Gotta be embarrassing for the Thai citizens, or maybe If the youth movement could move on this it would be embarrassing as hell to the rest of the country. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 "The new jet is similar to Embraer aircraft of the army" The latest version of the Embraer that the Army currently uses costs about $26 million. The Grumman G500 they are going to buy costs about $42 million. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, djayz said: Have the farmers received their 15k yet? Have those who lost their livelihoods in the lock down received financial support? Is the educational system here so good that it doesn't need to be overhauled and brought up to modern day standards and requirements? Is the healthcare system, medical staff, hospitals, medical equipment, etc. of such superior quality that celebrities don't need to run the length of the country in an effort to drum up donations for it? Are the police, soldiers, etc. so well paid that they don't need to take backhanders in order to make ends meet? The list of issues in this country which should first be tackled before squandering that kind of money of status symbols is as long as my arm. Again, a limited few taking care of themselves while the majority are simply ignored. Makes my blood boil! No worries; all that comes under the 'Reform' that Prayut promised the day he 'took' power, you know, part of the 'Returning Happiness to the People' pledge and about 50 other promises that have never been kept ! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: for general use. a personal taxi for the generals, nice touch 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveK Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 When there are people around the country queuing for handouts, how is this tolerated? 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 2 hours ago, worgeordie said: Annual Budget The total annual budget for flying a Gulfstream G500 private jet 200 hours per year is approximately $1,530,601 or $2,368,438 for flying 400 hours per year. The maximum speed of the Gulfstream G500 is 560 mph, but with slower climb, cruise and descending speeds it is more likely to average 448 mph which would equate to an average cost per mile of approximately $17.08 at 200 hours per year. If you fly 400 hours per year, you can spread the total fixed costs over more flight hours which reduces your cost per mile to $13.22. These budgets do not include the cost to purchase the jet, depreciation or the cost of capital (interest payments.) Better park it next to the Aircraft carrier,as its going to be too expensive to use ! regards worgeordie Oi; got to keep enough room there for the Submarines ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 I don't blame them if it's a Gulf Stream, all of their range are beautiful aircraft. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 yeah, yeah. we know and a new airport with housing to park it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 3 hours ago, snoop1130 said: airplane for general use Right. Very conspicuously worded. For "general" use. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JensenZ Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) This really stinks. A few months ago the PM explained to the public there is no more money to help people eat and he was begging the rich to help out. This is absolutely disgusting at this time when Thai people are suffering from extreme financial hardship with no end in sight. Edited July 20, 2020 by JensenZ 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Is this what Prayut ment last week when he said it feels like he has been hit by one then up pops an expensive one to fly in everyone's face ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaftToPutRealName Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveK said: When there are people around the country queuing for handouts, how is this tolerated? Half of the population, particularly the old and sino-thai half, think it's perfectly fine and in fact strive hard to one day receive the same rewards! 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaftToPutRealName Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said: Is this what Prayut ment last week when he said it feels like he has been hit by one then up pops an expensive one to fly in everyone's face ???? Well surely you've got to test drive one before picking up the real thing! Wonder if they do the old "keep it over the weekend" sales trick? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JensenZ Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 1 hour ago, DaftToPutRealName said: Half of the population, particularly the old and sino-thai half, think it's perfectly fine and in fact strive hard to one day receive the same rewards! Just to remind you, we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, without precedent in modern times. It's not like we can draw on recent history for parallels. The country is suffering. The tourist industry has closed down. It's not time to spend billions on a single aircraft when the country is basically broke, or rather it would be if it used its reserves to help their population. We suspected they were holding onto cash and crying poor - this proves it. Now you know, beyond doubt, how much the leaders actually care about their people. They are a disgrace to the human race. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB Posted July 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2020 Are they not shy? Or feel any kind of shame? 10 million and growing out of work. Huge number of people has not been paid any social security , businesses closing and unable to get loans but army going to spend a billion on a new plane, because hard to get parts for older one. army really needs the new plane to attend to all those conflicts and threats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soikhaonoiken Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Where is all this Bahr coming from, me thinks they are spending to the brink of Thailands bankruptcy, they have already obtained several large loans to keep the Country afloat, then when this Government is overthrown there will be nothing left in the coffers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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