Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 Thai Navy launches new Facebook page dedicated to submarines Image: เรือดำน้ำไทย Thai Submarines The Royal Thai Navy has announced the launch of a new Facebook page dedicated to submarines. The new page, which appeared on the social network on Thursday, has been created to provide accurate information about Thailand’s submarines, Navy spokesperson Chettha Jaipiem said. The page will share facts and information in order to raise people’s awareness and combat the spread of misinformation about the Navy’s submarines. The page will also act as a platform where interesting news articles, research and documentaries about submarines will be shared. The Navy and submarines is a controversial issue in Thailand. In 2014, the military government decided Thailand was in much need of a fleet of submarines. Up until then Thailand hadn't owned any submarines since 1951. In 2015, the government approved a plan to buy three Yuan Class S26T submarines from China. Despite Prime Minister Prayuth revealing that Thailand would only be required to pay for two submarines - with the third being a “free gift”, the total cost of the purchase was expected to be in excess of 22.5 billion baht, approx $723.5 million. In August 2020, a parliamentary committee approved the purchase with payment set to be made in seven annual instalments, which had been due to start this year. However, following a huge backlash by the Thai public, Prime Minister Prayuth ordered the Navy to delay the purchase. While payment to China was delayed, Thailand was not able to cancel the deal altogether, with the PM saying the submarines were vital to Thailand’s long term defences. “We can’t stop, this is part of the force development plan,” Prayuth said at the time. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-02-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Thai Navy launches new Facebook page dedicated to submarines 5 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Thai Navy launches new Facebook page dedicated to submarines I'm sure they'll be out of their depth straight away. They'll never be able to fathom it out, just end up six feet under. Edited February 12, 2021 by bluesofa 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post teacherclaire Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 They deserve this song. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 ''Vital to Thailands Defences'' I hope not as they will never be used other than on Navy open days ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post teacherclaire Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, bluesofa said: I'm sure they'll be out of their depth straight away. They'll never be able to fathom it out, just end up six feet under. Wait, until they start their own submarines, not Chinese copies. Made in Thailand is an International recognized proof for highest quality. They'll have ten nuclear reactors that run on Somtham Lao producing 0.004 kilowatt. Edited February 12, 2021 by teacherclaire 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 And I just thought they'd hit rock bottom with the vaccin program.... 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebir Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Note to Bibi: bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 New subs sign of troubles to come? This was published in the Bangkok Post 13/1/2020 not sure if it was referring to the fact that they are made in China ! I mean we all know how reliable things are from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: And I just thought they'd hit rock bottom with the vaccin program.... For some people, there is NO bottom... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) For .... sake... Education system is a shambles, health care not much better, millions slaving away for pennies, no prospects, little hope, passports and degrees not worth the paper they're printed on and this lot are still going obout subs?! Edited February 12, 2021 by djayz 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: submarines from China. Despite Prime Minister Prayuth revealing that Thailand would only be required to pay for two submarines - with the third being a “free gift”, Blimey a 3 for 2 deal then .. sounds like Poundshop .. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, djayz said: For some people, there is NO bottom... The China Syndrome. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, bluesofa said: Unless you're a foreigner of course. I wasn't allowed on the aircraft carrier at Sattahip nearly twenty years ago during an open day. My Thai girlfriend was. I asked the sailor who prevented me going on board, why? He said it was because I was a foreigner. I pointed out there were half a dozen Chinese had just walked up the gangway to get on board before me. They weren't barred. The sailor said that Chinese were OK, but not foreigners. IIRC didn't the Thai Navy buy the aircraft carrier second hand from the Canadian Navy? The Thai Navy must have disinfected it first. You should've borrowed a Harrier jumpjet then landed it on the deck , cut the engine and said " how'd you like them apples Somchai " .. Edited February 12, 2021 by Justgrazing Sp 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 Damn clever these Chinese. Sell the Thai navy some subs and then drain all the water so that they can't use them ...???? 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RubbaJohnny Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 Should go down well 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 44 minutes ago, teacherclaire said: Wait, until they start their own submarines, not Chinese copies. Made in Thailand is an International recognized proof for highest quality. They'll have ten nuclear reactors that run on Somtham Lao producing 0.004 kilowatt. A hub is coming... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said: Should go down well Do you mean it won't be able to swim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said: Should go down well coming back up is a technicality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 minute ago, josephbloggs said: 33 minutes ago, bluesofa said: IIRC didn't the Thai Navy buy the aircraft carrier second hand from the Canadian Navy? No, it was ordered new and constructed in Spain for the Thai Navy. A complete waste of time and money, but it was new. Thanks for correcting me. Can you tell me if there was an-Canadian ship bought by the Thai Navy? I must be getting confused - as well as old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said: Damn clever these Chinese. Sell the Thai navy some subs and then drain all the water so that they can't use them ...???? maybe the sub comes with a river-compatible dinghy? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, bluesofa said: Thanks for correcting me. Can you tell me if there was an-Canadian ship bought by the Thai Navy? I must be getting confused - as well as old. Honestly I have no idea, but from searching it appears they have one Canadian tug boat.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipment_in_Royal_Thai_Navy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onebir Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 50 minutes ago, bluesofa said: The sailor said that Chinese were OK, but not foreigners. Sounds like you bumped into a real Navy beanbrain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I hoped the have ordered a recovery vessel as well.....they might need it. regards worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryPattaya Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The subs will be used on the borders to stop the Burmese walking over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted February 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 8 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Provide accurate information about Thailand’s submarines Reason for the Facebook page is so prospective crew members can search Facebook in the hope of finding out what does this BIG lever do. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rabas Posted February 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Run silent, run deep. With a depth of 58 meters in its waters, Thailand is the only sub power able to sit on the bottom and see what's going on with a periscope. Edited February 13, 2021 by rabas 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Most Thais can't swim....can't see it's going to be easy getting Thais to go underwater in a tin can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 10 hours ago, djayz said: For some people, there is NO bottom... They might hit rock bottom in the Gulf of Thailand as the water is not that deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 9 hours ago, HenryPattaya said: The subs will be used on the borders to stop the Burmese walking over Surely that will just assist the Burmese, as they could use the sub as a stepping point when they cross the river. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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