Royal Thai navy investigates alleged corruption in 440 million baht armoured vehicle deal

[webfact]

 

A thorough investigation has been initiated by the Royal Thai Navy after a social media page reported some alleged discrepancies in a recent purchase of armoured vehicles totalling over 440 million baht (US$12,480,000).

 

The public announcement about the investigation came yesterday when Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin, the navy spokesman, stated that the navy commander, Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, had ordered a probe after an accusation made by the Facebook page, CSI LA. The social media post alleged that certain navy personnel demanded a kickback totalling 15% from the supplier of the vehicles.

 

Admiral Pokkrong confirmed that the navy has a project that aims to procure seven 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carriers. These are to be manufactured by Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co and carry a price tag of 448 million baht (US$12,700,000).

The project fund has been allocated from the fiscal year 2023, starting from October the previous year and will end on September 30 this year. The supplier is required to deliver the purchased vehicles within a timeframe of 270 days.

The request for approval for the procurement of these vehicles is pending with the Defence Ministry, clarified Admiral Pokkrong. The procurement has undergone rigorous scrutiny by various authorities, such as the Anti-Corruption Cooperation Committee for state procurement, and was even supervised by an independent observation panel.

 

By Mitch Connor

Photo: Royal Thai Navy

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-navy-investigates-alleged-corruption-in-440m-baht-armoured-vehicle-deal

 

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[JoePai]

the navy has a project that aims to procure seven 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carriers

 

They've just realised it safer to stay on land than going to sea

[klauskunkel]

Memo to all Generals, Admirals and Marshalls:

Go get that last piece of corruption in before the new government takes over.

[TheFishman1]

Sounds like quite a big payday for one of the high military officials corruption is wild in Thailand TIT

[brommers]

This is peanuts compared to the cumulative daily rake off taken by the RTP from businesses that they extort. 

[worgeordie]

Just think what Thailand could be, if for the last 40 years there wasn't any corruption ,

and all that corruption money had been put to good use , one thing they would not

need is us retirees ,we would be priced out of living here , would be even better and

cleaner ,than say Singapore , but thanks to corruption ,I like it just the way it is........

P.S. what's the Navy doing buying armoured cars ......

 

regards worgeordie

 

[phetphet]

  On 6/24/2023 at 6:32 AM, worgeordie said:

P.S. what's the Navy doing buying armoured cars ......

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They're going to take the wheels off and use them as submarines.

[Tropicalevo]

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RTN spokesman, Admiral Pokkrong said…

“All procedures have been carried out keeping in mind transparency and open to scrutiny. The mention of a 15% kickback in the social media post is unfounded.”

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Not much of an investigation -

 

Royal Thai navy investigates alleged corruption

[dinsdale]

  On 6/24/2023 at 5:18 AM, webfact said:

A thorough investigation has been initiated

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No more need be said. Outcome is known.

[sungod]

  On 6/24/2023 at 6:32 AM, worgeordie said:

P.S. what's the Navy doing buying armoured cars ......

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For the Marines?

[Sigma6]

What's next?! Joe Ferarri has concluded his investigation into the Joe Ferrari case, and found himself not guilty......
 

Makes about as much sense.

[BritScot]

  On 6/24/2023 at 6:32 AM, worgeordie said:

Just think what Thailand could be, if for the last 40 years there wasn't any corruption ,

and all that corruption money had been put to good use , one thing they would not

need is us retirees ,we would be priced out of living here , would be even better and

cleaner ,than say Singapore , but thanks to corruption ,I like it just the way it is........

P.S. what's the Navy doing buying armoured cars ......

 

regards worgeordie

 

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I don't think Thailand could come close to Singapore but it most certainly had the chance of being like Japan or South Korea. So much western money pumped in over the past 70 years.

[worgeordie]

  On 6/24/2023 at 7:15 AM, sungod said:

For the Marines?

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How do you think they will get them to the country they are invading ........the Aircraft carrier.

 

regards Worgeordie

[ChrisY1]

Social media is scaring so many government officials...so good to see and it will only get bigger.

Trying to tell FB or other platforms what to print won't work!

Australia, and other countries, are trying the same tactic....getting social media sites to prove their stories before releasing them....but they"re being told to keep away.

[Artisi]

  On 6/24/2023 at 8:02 AM, worgeordie said:

How do you think they will get them to the country they are invading ........the Aircraft carrier.

 

regards Worgeordie

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As it doesn't have any planes might as well use it as a punt to move vehicle around. 

[Denim]

A bit overpriced. 

 

Something more modest for the navy would be better for armoured troop transport

 

[newnative]

Isn't that charmingly optimistic, using 'alleged'.

[Enoon]

  On 6/24/2023 at 8:02 AM, worgeordie said:

How do you think they will get them to the country they are invading ........the Aircraft carrier.

 

regards Worgeordie

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They will be carried on:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTMS_Angthong

Capacity

18 tanks, 20 vehicles and bulk cargo

 

Built in Singapore and based on:

 

 "Endurance-class tank landing ships (LST) are the largest class of ships in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endurance-class_landing_platform_dock

 

It's been in commission since 2012.

 

Okay?

 

 

 

[sungod]

  On 6/24/2023 at 8:02 AM, worgeordie said:

How do you think they will get them to the country they are invading ........the Aircraft carrier.

 

regards Worgeordie

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Why would they want to invade anyone?

[yang123]

Cushty sale 

[worgeordie]

  On 6/24/2023 at 12:52 PM, sungod said:

Why would they want to invade anyone?

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Then why did they buy them ,for show , no it was for the commision....

 

regards worgeordie

[natway09]

All sounds like par for the course.

As long as only took 20% & pushed the rest upstairs the internal investigation will reveal diddly squat

[stoner]

day after day 100s of millions in corrupt deals all over this place in so many different factions of life. 

*sigh*

 

at what point does the mirror get turned inward ? 

[sabaiguy]

  On 6/24/2023 at 11:23 AM, Enoon said:

They will be carried on:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTMS_Angthong

Capacity

18 tanks, 20 vehicles and bulk cargo

 

Built in Singapore and based on:

 

 "Endurance-class tank landing ships (LST) are the largest class of ships in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endurance-class_landing_platform_dock

 

It's been in commission since 2012.

 

Okay?

 

 

 

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Originally in service during WW II with US Navy.  My father was a junior officer on one preparing for the invasion of Japan when the war ended.  

[mikebell]

  On 6/24/2023 at 5:44 AM, JoePai said:

the navy has a project that aims to procure seven 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carriers

 

They've just realised it safer to stay on land than going to sea

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Are these vehicles to be used against students and the massed protesters when the Old Guard declare the election results null & void?

[herfiehandbag]

A shade under $2 million for each wheeled armoured personnel carrier!

 

That's an expensive set of military wheels!

[herfiehandbag]

  On 6/24/2023 at 6:32 AM, worgeordie said:

P.S. what's the Navy doing buying armoured cars ......

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Well they are wheeled vehicles, quite well protected and capable of a good turn of speed on a metalled road.

 

Quite handy if you have to fight your way to the airport...

[sungod]

  On 6/24/2023 at 3:50 PM, worgeordie said:

Then why did they buy them ,for show , no it was for the commision....

 

regards worgeordie

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You've displayed your lack of knowledge on the matter, so explaining would be wasted on you.

[ChaiyaTH]

I thought some women here made such vehicles in Thailand but the army didnt want them, i guess for the same reason.

 

Easier to buy abroad and get a kickback in an offshore overseas account.

[nahkit]

  On 6/25/2023 at 6:30 AM, ChaiyaTH said:

I thought some women here made such vehicles in Thailand but the army didnt want them, i guess for the same reason.

 

Easier to buy abroad and get a kickback in an offshore overseas account.

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"These are to be manufactured by Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co"

 

The above is a Thai company, run by a woman who is referred to as "Madame Tank".

 

A Humvee would set you back less than a quarter of the cost.