snoop1130 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 The Royal Thai Air Force’s 2023 3.69-billion-baht budget for purchasing F-35 fighter jets has been approved by the 2023 Budget Committee on Wednesday, August 3rd. Local media reported this afternoon that the committee has approved the procurement of the fighter jets from the United States by 45 to 22 votes. However, the Air Force could only proceed with the purchase if they agree to the reduction of the budget from the proposed 738 million baht to 369 million baht. The Force will also be prohibited from conducting any budget changes. And if the US Congress did not approve the purchase, the Royal Thai Air Force must return the budget. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/08/04/royal-thai-air-forces-budget-for-purchasing-f-35-fighter-jets-approved-by-budget-committee/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-08-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sqwakvfr Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 OMG. The most advanced fight currently available and Thailand has a need for it? Why? F-35 are an offensive weapon and not ideal for Air Defense. But TIT. Even though the per unit cost is now under $100 Million it’s operating costs are still staggering: Latest estimate is over $30,000 per hour to operate the F-35. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 ^^ Not worried about that. Guess it's all about prestige... nice bit of kit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longreach Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 there will be no approval of sale this close to china. and th involved in other projects with china. high speed rail, canals. WONT HAPPEN EVER. . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longreach Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 ps: ther are no f35 sales to taiwan. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluebluewater Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 Gracious! These folks certainly have a hard-on for the F-35. Their only problem is that no sale from the US has been allowed and I don't think there is any talk of it either. I would be amazed if such a thing would happen any time soon. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post engamann Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 Wonder how long time it will take Somchai to crash them ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasathai Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 long term spare parts contract too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BonMot Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 This is actually pretty funny until you consider how poor, uneducated, indebted the average Thai is. But it's the way of the world. The West is flushing billions of dollars down a rat hole every minute. Strip mining the taxpayer. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonMot Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 They'll never get them and if they do... they'll never, ever get the advanced weaponry/ systems It's like Turkey it will end up in China/ Russia hands 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longreach Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 why do they need stealth fighters? makes no sense. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Longreach Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 yes, they do need submarines. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 4 hours ago, snoop1130 said: the Royal Thai Air Force must return the budget. calling it now. x amount of the budget will never get returned. sale or no sale. gov't cheese be all kinds of yummy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Force will also be prohibited from conducting any budget changes. And if the US Congress did not approve the purchase, the Royal Thai Air Force must return the budget. I'm sure uncle Cha Cha will find a way around this one - Well pouted Thai Airforce .................???????????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Destiny1990 Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 How about fixing all the broken pavements first in Pattaya? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 They may well end up with a few Cessna's judging by recent procurements ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stargeezr Posted August 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2022 You may know that the word estate means more money, well the same goes for stealth. The F35 is a stealth fighter, and it only has a single engine. The F16 if it can be purchased new is a much better fighter for a country like Thailand. If the military generals were being honest they would realize this fact as well. Not every one can afford the most expensive car, and most countries do not need the most expensive jet fighter. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just how many are they going to buy? I hope China doesn't take them off us when they arrive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Destiny1990 said: How about fixing all the broken pavements first in Pattaya? Not to mention ALL the potholes in the substandard tarmac roads all over the country never mind just Pattaya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyF Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Coming soon to a field near you. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 They have already said they will not be purchasing the weapons systems, so how are they going to arm them? A white elephant, and Thailand is where that phrase came from, with little wonder as to why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Derek B said: Not to mention ALL the potholes in the substandard tarmac roads all over the country never mind just Pattaya. No worries, they will fix all the potholes—on the runways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 If the USA did agree to sell it them it would be totally different to what the USAF fly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) The Thai military's purchases don't make much sense, apart from the small quantities, general possible uses, maintenance/follow-up costs and the threat situation. An aircraft carrier without planes, Submarines without engines and now F35 aircraft without weapon systems. As in other countries, when taxpayers' money and not one's own money can be spent, all rational thinking is suspended. Edited August 5, 2022 by tomacht8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 It all makes sense now. They need to pony up USD to purchase F-35s. That explains why the USD has lost nearly 3% in 30 days. And no, the USD didn’t lose 3% anywhere else. In Vietnam and PI, USD actually rose a bit in last 30 days… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglekott Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Do they come with an engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patman30 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 is it possible to fly an F-35 with a honda click engine........? Thailand......"hold my beer" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) Singapore has ordered 4 ???? Got to keep up with the Joneses. Lah. Edited August 5, 2022 by VocalNeal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 It's all about prestige Thailand wanting the latest planes and technology sounds good on the news outlets But I think it's pie in the sky same as the Submarines who are they going to use them against Can't see it happening ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 15 hours ago, Longreach said: there will be no approval of sale this close to china. and th involved in other projects with china. high speed rail, canals. WONT HAPPEN EVER. . One might say the same about the clause saying that in the event that the US blocks the sale, the budget must be returned: WONT HAPPEN EVER. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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