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

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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

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

 

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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 ......

 

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“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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1 hour ago, 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

 

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.

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45 minutes ago, sungod said:

For the Marines?

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

 

regards Worgeordie

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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.

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20 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

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

 

regards Worgeordie

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

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3 hours ago, worgeordie said:

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

 

regards Worgeordie

They will be carried on:

 

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

Thai landing ship Angthong (LPD 791) in February 2016.JPG

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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5 hours ago, Enoon said:

They will be carried on:

 

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

Thai landing ship Angthong (LPD 791) in February 2016.JPG

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?

 

 

 

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.  

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19 hours ago, 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

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

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14 hours ago, worgeordie said:

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

 

regards worgeordie

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

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10 minutes ago, 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.

"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.

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