Popular Post webfact Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 The Thai navy, under the command of Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, has confirmed plans to seek governmental approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine, equipped with a Chinese-made engine. This decision was announced yesterday, following the navy’s agreement to install a CHD620 Chinese engine in the S26T Yuan-class submarine currently being constructed by China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC). The Chinese engine has undergone rigorous inspection and has been approved by the Navy for its safety and efficiency. To further instil confidence in this choice, CSOC has extended the warranty on the submarine engine from two to eight years. This warranty includes coverage for spare parts and the provision of Chinese officials for support during the maintenance of the submarine over this eight-year period, which may also encompass possible upgrades. by Mitch Connor Top Photo: Youtube Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-22 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, webfact said: the provision of Chinese officials for support during the maintenance of the submarine over this eight-year period, Nihao ma, comrades! Insurgency! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) If and when this unnecessary piece of junk arrives, it should spend 3 months here undergoing safety checks .Otherwise known as sea trials. That is how long it took for us in OZ, to just get a truck mounted crane ready to meet Australian standards. One major thing were fuel lines splitting from the ferry to our workshop, and air brake lines being connected to the wrong valves. good luck to all those that dare go to sea in it. Edited September 22, 2023 by brianthainess 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 45 minutes ago, webfact said: The Thai navy, under the command of Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, has confirmed plans to seek governmental approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine, equipped with a Chinese-made engine. The burning question is "Why do they need a submarine?" 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebluewater Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Woo Hoo - a new submarine and it's even got an engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bamnutsak Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) On the plus side, by the time this submarine is put into service the Gulf of Siam may be another one meter deeper. This should be made into a Thai serial comedy TV show. Writes itself, and it's funny, in a foolish sort of way. Feel free to add whacky sound effects. Edited September 22, 2023 by bamnutsak 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) Come hell or high water they are going to purchase these useless subs....The subs only value is its entertainment value..But I do not think thats really worth untold billions of baht... Edited September 22, 2023 by redwood1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harada Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 More commonly known as a big brown envelope acquisition. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Geoffggi said: The burning question is "Why do they need a submarine?" Don't you know? For the same reason they need an aircraft carrier, that has sailed twice since 1997, the Rear Admiral will retire eventually! Pension! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, redwood1 said: Come hell or high water they are going to purchase these useless subs....The subs only value is its entertainment value..But I do not think thats really worth untold billions of baht... Recipients of the commissions do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Geoffggi said: The burning question is "Why do they need a submarine?" The mia noi needs a new house. You didnt think it was coz a sub is needed did you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Aged Grouch Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Don't forget to include the engine this time....but that seems to fit the Thai style of business....they will sell you a car here and come later claiming the steering wheel was not included. Just like some farang house developpers in Hua Hin who will sell you and lease the land for the pool villa, accept your absurd requests and only once all is paid, will show up and say that it was not compatible and of course no refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: The Thai navy, under the command of Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, has confirmed plans to seek governmental approval for the purchase of a Chinese submarine, equipped with a Chinese-made engine I thought this had been shelved.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyphodb Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Geoffggi said: The burning question is "Why do they need a submarine?" That was the burning question several years ago, now you can just put it down to face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Taylor Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 During the height of the covid lockdown madness they were trying to buy 3 subs. I guess 1 is an improvement on 3 take the positives where you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I think I would insist on pay on delivery and only after full QC check with any these dodgy Chinese subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 "The Chinese engine has undergone rigorous inspection and has been approved by the Navy for its safety and efficiency", the big envelopes/cake boxes all those involved received from china had nothing to do with their decision of course 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searat7 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I think they need 2 subs….need second one to rescue sailors stuck in first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 No doubt it will join it's look-a-like brother in due course. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-army-under-fire-for-s135-million-faulty-blimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 So the Germans remained firm with their "Njyet" on supplying German engines to China - good so. I just wonder now, to what extend Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet will benefit of the whole joke. Thailand and submarines - what an unbelievably good flop. Unless the commissioning of the deal is excellent ......... as the French say "on vera" ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Maybe they should buy Srettha a VIP plane for government travels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 If it is anything like my Chinese food mixer, forget it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, Sydebolle said: So the Germans remained firm with their "Njyet" on supplying German engines to China - good so. I just wonder now, to what extend Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet will benefit of the whole joke. Thailand and submarines - what an unbelievably good flop. Unless the commissioning of the deal is excellent ......... as the French say "on vera" ???? All of the Germans I have spoken with use the word 'nein' to say no. 'Nyet' is a word people say with a Russian accent to say 'no', and of course the word is written using the Russian alphabet. There is no 'j' in the official transliteration of 'nyet'. Maybe it is from some other language or a German dialect? Edited September 23, 2023 by retarius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 9:10 AM, Geoffggi said: The burning question is "Why do they need a submarine?" Why to go with the aircraft carrier of course. It keeps the neighbours in awe. Hark, I can hear the Malaysian and Singapore Navies panicking as we speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) On 9/22/2023 at 8:57 AM, brianthainess said: If and when this unnecessary piece of junk arrives, it should spend 3 months here undergoing safety checks .Otherwise known as sea trials. It will break down, or be broken, during those trials, and, if salvaged, spend the next twenty years propping up a jetty. Edited September 24, 2023 by herfiehandbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Zioner Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Revealing about the qualifications of this PM. He should have said weeks ago "freeze it, at least until I have worked out a budget". My guess is he is going to finance it with a levy on the illegal Thai prostitution. Edited September 24, 2023 by Ben Zioner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Gives a new spin on what it means to be a "commissioned" officer. Need to buy 2 so Thai people can be entertained with submarine races broadcast live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 5:34 PM, retarius said: All of the Germans I have spoken with use the word 'nein' to say no. 'Nyet' is a word people say with a Russian accent to say 'no', and of course the word is written using the Russian alphabet. There is no 'j' in the official transliteration of 'nyet'. Maybe it is from some other language or a German dialect? I speak German fluently and the phonetics for the Russian "нет" reads - applying German phonetics - as "Njyet". Leaving the "j" out is not a game changer though ...... согласованный? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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