Thai navy seeks approval for Chinese submarine purchase amidst budget concerns

[webfact]

 

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

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[2baht]

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!  

[brianthainess]

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. 

[Geoffggi]

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?"

[bluebluewater]

Woo Hoo - a new submarine and it's even got an engine!

[bamnutsak]

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

[redwood1]

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...

[harada]

More commonly known as a big brown envelope acquisition.

[2baht]

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! 

[2baht]

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! 

[ThaiFelix]

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.  

[Middle Aged Grouch]

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.

[hotchilli]

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..

[zyphodb]

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...

[Kevin Taylor]

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.

[RichardColeman]

I think I would insist on pay on delivery and only after full QC check with any these dodgy Chinese subs

[seajae]

"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

[Searat7]

I think they need 2 subs….need second one to rescue sailors stuck in first one.

[PETERTHEEATER]

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

[Sydebolle]

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" ???? 

[connda]

Maybe they should buy Srettha a VIP plane for government travels?

[Humpy]

If it is anything like my Chinese food mixer, forget it.

[retarius]

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?

 

[herfiehandbag]

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!

[herfiehandbag]

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.

[Ben Zioner]

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.

[Emdog]

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

[Sydebolle]

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?