herfiehandbag Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Excel said: You didn't grasp my point as there are special divisions within BKK !!! Oh I am aware of that. These vehicles most likely use is as part of that "Praetorian Guard". Based inside the city they would be easily bottled up by large scale protests. Based outside, nearby and close to good road links they would give you a highly mobile armoured reserve with a bit of punch, which could speedily be deployed to a variety of locations as required. 2
Purdey Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 While the country needs to defend its borders against Burma, Cambodia and Malaysia, for who else is likely to invade, if these vehicles are based in Bangkok it does give the wrong messaging. The USA must know the Thai military may use them against students so it is also accountable should civilians be injured by these beasts of war. 2
Srikcir Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 There was a coup configuration but discontinued after Jan. 6, 2021. Thailand's loss.
Ralf001 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 47 minutes ago, AustinRacing said: Powered by engines from local D-Max pick-ups modified by boys with small willies. Cat C7's actually. 1
IvorBiggun2 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 16 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Has the Thai army fought in a war against foreigners? Google is your friend.
hotchilli Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: 10 Stryker armored infantry carriers produced in the United States recently arrived at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri province for delivery to the Royal Thai Army. Must be nearing the elections? 2
hotchilli Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 17 hours ago, Mavideol said: for what or more like what's the purpose, is Thailand thinking about invading a neighboring country One at each polling station? 2
hotchilli Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 16 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Has the Thai army fought in a war against foreigners? Certainly not the Japanese.. 2
Popular Post IvorBiggun2 Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Posted August 9, 2022 Should be okay in Thailand. 'it's really an infantry carrier that is useful in situations where you're facing a fairly low level of violence, or with an enemy of relatively unsophisticated means.' 4
Andrew65 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 12 hours ago, Upnotover said: Only the French, does that count? True, in more modern times. However, Ayuthaya (then the capital) was 'sacked' by the Burmese (around 1759) way back when. This disproves the claim that Thailand was never invaded. 2
The Hammer2021 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 15 hours ago, anterian said: well that plus the F35s and the sub should be enough to hold Thaksin at bay. And 25 million voters?
The Hammer2021 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, Andrew65 said: True, in more modern times. However, Ayuthaya (then the capital) was 'sacked' by the Burmese (around 1759) way back when. This disproves the claim that Thailand was never invaded. Nobody suggests Thailand was never invaded. The claim is that Thailand was not colonised (by European powers.) 1
vandeventer Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 19 hours ago, steven100 said: Excellent news !! get that PO in for those F-35's as well ..... and when will the submarines be ready ? Thailand almost suited & booted ..... good news. Is this the same one that they are buying?https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/06/30/the-stryker-is-deathtrap-but-youre-paying-for-it-anyway/ 2
Andrew65 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Nobody suggests Thailand was never invaded. The claim is that Thailand was not colonised (by European powers.) Yes, I know that nobody on here does, but I've heard that claim in the past.
IvorBiggun2 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, vandeventer said: Is this the same one that they are buying?https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/06/30/the-stryker-is-deathtrap-but-youre-paying-for-it-anyway/ Known by US troops as 'The Kevlar Coffin'.
VocalNeal Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 17 hours ago, billd766 said: One thing for sure is that they will be washed and polished to death. Just like the fire trucks???? 1
VocalNeal Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Certainly not the Japanese.. The RTAF lost a few pilots to the Japanese on Dec 7th. According to the info at the museum. Thailand didn't surrender, oops sign a pact, with Japan until Dec 8th. 1
billd766 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, vandeventer said: Is this the same one that they are buying?https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2021/06/30/the-stryker-is-deathtrap-but-youre-paying-for-it-anyway/ Thank you. That was a very interesting link. I did a search for the Buffel which was a South African personnel carrier and that has been replaced by a newer model called the Mamba. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamba_APC Apart from the APC role, the vehicle may also be used as an ambulance, a command vehicle, a VIP transport, or a logistics vehicle. Probably cheaper and more effective due to the Vee shaped hull containing the troop compartment. That hull diverts the landmine blast outwards and away from the troop compartment. There is yet a later version called the Nyala. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RG-31_Nyala The RG-31 Nyala is a 4×4 multi-purpose mine-resistant ambush protected infantry mobility vehicle manufactured in South Africa by Land Systems OMC (the division of Denel SOC LTD, located in Benoni, South Africa) and in Turkey by FNSS Defence Systems.[2] It is based on the Mamba APC of TFM Industries. The RG-31 has become the multi-purpose vehicle of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces. It is finding favour with non-governmental organisations requiring a vehicle with a non-aggressive appearance to protect their personnel against land mines. 2
IvorBiggun2 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: The RTAF lost a few pilots to the Japanese on Dec 7th. 6 fighters downed
KhunLA Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 Battle of PKK https://web.archive.org/web/20091027105023/http://geocities.com/thailandwwii/prachuap.html
The Hammer2021 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 14 hours ago, Mac Mickmanus said: No, not really . Thais don't really do democracy and the army sometimes steps in Thais do democracy when allowed. But the army, as recently, steps in to protect their interests. A few farang fall for royalist and army propaganda and the deeply patronising idea that 'Thais don't do democracy'. The idea is a foul lie and an insult to the memory of the democracy activists slaughtered, imprisoned, tortured and burnt to death. Any foreigners promoting this toxic idea that Thais don't do or deserve democracy are spreading poisonous lies and would do well to consider voicing the army propaganda when in the company of Thais of whatever status or class.
Mac Mickmanus Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Thais do democracy when allowed. But the army, as recently, steps in to protect their interests. A few farang fall for royalist and army propaganda and the deeply patronising idea that 'Thais don't do democracy'. The idea is a foul lie and an insult to the memory of the democracy activists slaughtered, imprisoned, tortured and burnt to death. Any foreigners promoting this toxic idea that Thais don't do or deserve democracy are spreading poisonous lies and would do well to consider voicing the army propaganda when in the company of Thais of whatever status or class. From my observations , whenever there's a Thai Government, either Red Shirts or Yellow shirts in Government . Whoever is in power, the opposition down tools , have street protests and it ends up with violence in the streets . The Reds and Yellows are always in the streets fighting each other and NOT accepting the democratic election result . That is why the Army had to step in this time in 2014 , because there was no effective Thai Government at the time 2 1
d2b2 Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 I pray I will never live to see them used against the Thai people, or anyone else for that matter 1
Popular Post Jonathan Swift Posted August 9, 2022 Popular Post Posted August 9, 2022 21 hours ago, Mavideol said: for what or more like what's the purpose, is Thailand thinking about invading a neighboring country With neighbors like Myanmar breathing down your neck it makes sense to be able to show a nominally capable defense force. 1 2
NoshowJones Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 15 hours ago, Upnotover said: Check out the Victory Monument in Bangkok. Victory over who?? Unarmed students? 2
NoshowJones Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said: From my observations , whenever there's a Thai Government, either Red Shirts or Yellow shirts in Government . Whoever is in power, the opposition down tools , have street protests and it ends up with violence in the streets . The Reds and Yellows are always in the streets fighting each other and NOT accepting the democratic election result . That is why the Army had to step in this time in 2014 , because there was no effective Thai Government at the time So the army is an effective Thai government then?? 2
Mac Mickmanus Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, possum1931 said: So the army is an effective Thai government then?? The Army did take over the Thai Government in 2014 . BTW , what was you laughing about ? 1
CANSIAM Posted August 9, 2022 Posted August 9, 2022 5 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said: Should be okay in Thailand. 'it's really an infantry carrier that is useful in situations where you're facing a fairly low level of violence, or with an enemy of relatively unsophisticated means.' The general public....... 2
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