engamann Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Mr, P...... should we feed the people or buy new airplane for ouer generals ? Hmm dont be stupid dont waste any money on the people , get that airplane now....... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 This was a headline last Sunday: Gov’t reaffirms people’s safety is top priority of course, this new article shows clearly: Government's safety is top priority 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, 5633572526 said: They will spare no expense for the army. They don’t care about the people of Thailand. Of course they will spend to make the country safe from outside invaders. My question is why the hell does this Government feel the need to buy sophisticated weapons of war. Who the hell wants to invade and take over the country other than the Chinese, and that is already being done. Waste of money that could prop this country up in times of need. Greed, corruption and elitists buy up such items then run the country into the ground and either flee or get themselves put in jail. This government however, gave themselves a "Get out of Jail Free Card" with the passing of legislation that says they can never be prosecuted ......go figure. Wish I could pass a law to help myself that says I get 1% of all interest in the world from all of the banks....lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, SomchaiCNX said: Three are still left, not 10. I just checked Airfleets.net which still shows 10 planes but if there are only three left then the others must have been scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 7 hours ago, Soikhaonoiken said: 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... Just borrow more to pay off the debt. Dianne Abbott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERMINATOR3AB Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 SO many out of work ... food ques and the Army spends over 1 bill ...I am truly shocked at your Gov Thailand God help the normal population Perhaps these young uni students can start a movement to over throw this Gov one day Small acorns can grow into huge Oak trees Good luck people of Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I would have thought that the Thai Air Force would have enough planes to fly all the generals around. But maybe each section of the military doesn't talk to each other. How do they get on if there is a conflict with another country. Charter planes to send in army para troops cant use air force planes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunKenAP Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 OK, if they need the plane for their "Get out of Dodge" plan, as long as no return flight allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Replace the old plane with another new model of the same plane. The General and his buds do not need some fancy jet. They of course will have to fly commercial jets for the long flights overseas, but not spend even a half of what they will if they buy some corporate style jet. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 I can really understand how all these CEOs and Generals need G500s. Nothing boosts an ego like a personal jet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli42 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 They should buy it with public donations ... pass around the hat so to speak. The military is so popular in Thailand they will have the money in a flash and with the complication of no public backlash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitriv Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, brommers said: Just one more example of thoughtless waste of taxpayer money. The truth is even worse. According to The Taiger the army already owns 8 other VIP transport airplanes ???? https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/thai-army-wants-to-purchase-1-35-billion-baht-replacement-vip-plane Why does an army that never won a war have so many VIPS needing so many VIP transport airplanes ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Whackjob Posted July 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, AhFarangJa said: Same with my Wife Ryan. She tells me they have all the guns and tanks, what can the people do. Almost as a total defeatist, however, It could look hopeful if the young people carry on as they did last weekend. Yes they have guns and tanks ...but all there manpower is young and it's the youth who are getting very <deleted> off anti government demonstrations all over the people are suffering big time there guns and tanks are useless if you got nobody to pull the triggers... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomauasia Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 More reckless spending by a rogue group. There own ministers even deputy PM resigned ???????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 If this new one is the fastest in the VIP fleet I am all for it. In the next war, pre-war, the faster the top General can get to where the white flag is hoisted the better. The sooner a truce is signed the sooner lives can be saved...Generals lives that is. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Army to Buy B1.35bn Aircraft to Replace An Old Plane Nothing going spare at Thai airways then, all those kites sitting around doing nothing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 So the big question remains has the general really left the army? pretty hard to tell until he sets foot on that plane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 11 hours ago, JensenZ said: 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. Considering the enormous financial support measures put in place here in UK & elsewhere there must be conseqences for any government which does'nt help it's people and in turn the economy. Purchases like this just rub salt into a wound 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy 4680 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Maybe the Generals are aware of being kicked out soon, but want to do it in style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 14 hours ago, bodga said: 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: for general use. a personal taxi for the generals, nice touch Like the General election. An election for a General. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSky Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Park it along side the bmw sa-mart cars and navy sub in the “over priced and unnecessary toys’ section. Edited July 21, 2020 by NightSky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Totally tone deaf. Tons of available used planes now available cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P100 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 It's probaby a smat aircraft with internet on board to find overstaying farangs... Or this time it's to combat corona..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P100 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Useless military generals need new toys...first the submarine now a jet..they didnt get it. Thailand has no hostile armies to come invade them, it's the Chinese who are invading them bringing along their sicknesses and the money to buy cheap the businesses went broke. And Thai generals are not protecting the country but willingly hand over Thailand to their masters in Beijing. Edited July 21, 2020 by P100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 A troll post has been removed. A post in violation of fair use policy has been removed: 14) You will not post any copyrighted material except as fair use laws apply (as in the case of news articles). Please only post a link, the headline and the first three sentences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 18 hours ago, tifino said: hence the obligatory ejector seats No. They may eject too early while still over Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Reigntax said: 18 hours ago, tifino said: hence the obligatory ejector seats No. They may eject too early while still over Thailand that would mean an ejector seat brake fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobydog Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 top brass need to fly in style. Why not waste some more money. Why not procure an aircraft from Thai Airways That would make way too much sense, especially since it is for "Generals" use0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 21 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: 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..... Because it will be too big, and thereby too expensive to operate, and as THAI furthermore is a private company, market value need to change hands in real money. It's wise to change 30-years old aircraft technology, especially when spareparts become a problem. And always look at the bright side of life, the army don't buy a more expensive 737 luxury business aircraft, priced around 3 billion baht ($92 million to $108 million), but only an affordable modest VIP-jet...???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pilotman Posted July 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2020 Here is a view. I am not sure what people expect. Using a Thai Airways aircraft (Airbus or Boeing ) would be hugely expensive. Commercial flights are often impracticable for military personal, unpredictable, don't leave and arrive at the right times and are way too big. They also can't carry armaments that may be required. In a modern economy, you would expect your military and senior politicians to have access to small efficient jets, that can transport them quickly and securely, as and when required, often at short notice and inconvenient times for all concerned. . I see nothing at all wrong with this purchase and everything right about it. It's cost effective and makes sense. Linking it to other economic issues is not logical. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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