Thailand Supplies Bhutan with Locally-Made Armoured Vehicles and Pistols

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS News

 

In a key ceremony yesterday, Thailand transferred a significant cache of arms to Bhutan’s police force, solidifying defence ties between the two nations. The delivery, overseen by Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang, included 10 armoured vehicles and 230 pistols, all produced by Thai manufacturers.

 

Held at the Defence Ministry's headquarters, the event underscored the cooperation between Thailand and Bhutan. The Bhutanese ambassador to Thailand was present to receive the weapons produced by Thai Defense Industry Co Ltd (TDI) and Weapons Manufacturing Industries Co Ltd (WMI).

 

The transfer featured 10 First Win 4x4 armoured tactical vehicles from TDI, created in partnership with the Defence Technology Institute. Alongside these, 230 pistols by WMI were handed over, further marking the collaborative effort.

 

Minister Sutin expressed his belief that these exported weapons would enhance confidence in Thailand’s defence industry. He emphasised the pivotal role of the Defence Technology Institute in advancing the sector and highlighted the significance of this export venture.

 

Nopparat, CEO of TDI and widely known as Madame Tank, disclosed Bhutan's plans to use the vehicles for peacekeeping in Central Africa. She noted that TDI has had a long-standing partnership with Bhutan, recalling the delivery of 45 armoured vehicles to the Arab state back in 2001.

 

Nopparat also revealed that the Philippines is interested in procuring 900 armoured vehicles from TDI, starting with an initial order of 200. She highlighted that the company has supplied armoured vehicles to militaries in 46 countries.

 

The advanced armoured vehicles feature shielded tops for enhanced defence against drone attacks. Local Thai security agencies, including the Internal Operation Command and Royal Thai Navy, have also shown interest in acquiring these vehicles.

 

In addition to vehicles, Bhutan procured 30 MI-9 9mm pistols and 200 MI-47 7.62mm pistols from WMI, showcasing Thailand’s growing impact in the global arms market. 

 

This arms transfer marks a strengthening of defence collaboration, reflecting confidence in Thailand's military manufacturing prowess.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS News 

 

-- 2024-05-28

 

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[Denim]

I'm guessing they also have a drop down serving hatch plus a few folding stools

[Gsxrnz]

Bradley?

[SABloke]

Nothings says "Buddhist Country" more than "peacekeeping in Central Africa". Spreading the peace - how nice of them 🤣

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In a key ceremony yesterday, Thailand transferred a significant cache of arms to Bhutan’s police force, solidifying defence ties between the two nations. The delivery, overseen by Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang, included 10 armoured vehicles and 230 pistols, all produced by Thai manufacturers.

 

Down payment for the vaccine borrowed by Anutin ?

[JoePai]

recalling the delivery of 45 armoured vehicles to the Arab state 

 

Bhutan is a Buddhist country

[stoner]

21 minutes ago, JoePai said:

recalling the delivery of 45 armoured vehicles to the Arab state 

 

Bhutan is a Buddhist country

 

apparently thailand is as well.

[steven100]

22 minutes ago, JoePai said:

recalling the delivery of 45 armoured vehicles to the Arab state 

 

Bhutan is a Buddhist country

yes,  I noticed that comment straight away.

[StayinThailand2much]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Nopparat, CEO of TDI and widely known as Madame Tank, disclosed Bhutan's plans to use the vehicles for peacekeeping (...) She noted that TDI has had a long-standing partnership with Bhutan, recalling the delivery of 45 armoured vehicles to the Arab state back in 2001.

 

Those Thai executives really know the world, it seems. Guess, unlike others, she didn't go to school overseas.

 

Well, as long as they don't deliver the goods by ship to the Arabian Peninsula, before finding out, searching Google, about Bhutan's actual location... 😆 

[herfiehandbag]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The advanced armoured vehicles feature shielded tops for enhanced defence against drone attacks. Local Thai security agencies, including the Internal Operation Command and Royal Thai Navy, have also shown interest in acquiring these vehicles.

Why would the Thai Navy need these vehicles, it is not as if they would float?

 

Mind you...

 

May come in handy for the dockies guiding warships to there parking places!

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand transferred a significant cache of arms to Bhutan’s police force,

Wow. 10 vehicles and 230 pistols.

That will help the export numbers.

[fondue zoo]

3 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

Bradley?

 

No, Vespa

 

 

 

[fondue zoo]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Wow. 10 vehicles and 230 pistols.

That will help the export numbers.

 

Anyone know the location or the name of the businesses that manufacture these weapons of mass destruction?

Also, do they manufacture and supply munitions too?

 

[topt]

1 hour ago, fondue zoo said:

or the name of the businesses that manufacture

 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

the weapons produced by Thai Defense Industry Co Ltd (TDI) and Weapons Manufacturing Industries Co Ltd (WMI).

 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

In a key ceremony yesterday, Thailand transferred a significant cache of arms to Bhutan’s police force, solidifying defence ties between the two nations. The delivery, overseen by Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang, included 10 armoured vehicles and 230 pistols, all produced by Thai manufacturers.

Disgusting...

[patman30]

Bhutan: wealth is measured by happiness
Thailand: hold my beer

[Purdey]

With a suit that glows in the dark, too. The soldier on the right is beaming with pride....

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, topt said:

 

 

WMI is a locally registered company formed by the Israeli arms manufacturing company EMTAN. WMI locally produce and assemble the range of products designed by EMTAN. Thailand is, effectively, an EMTAN agent aiming to sell to ASEAN et al.

[dinsdale]

Probably got some of these GT200 bomb detectors still. Should've handed them off at the same time.

 

[Liverpool Lou]

4 hours ago, fondue zoo said:

 

Anyone know the location or the name of the businesses that manufacture these weapons of mass destruction?

Also, do they manufacture and supply munitions too?

 

Those who read the OP do.  More specifics in the Bangkok Post.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Not shown in the OP image is that the armoured cars have the initials UN in large black letters on each side. The reason for this is not mentioned in any of the English language newspapers published in Bangkok.

Explanation:

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/bhutan-gains-first-win-with-un/

 

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Not shown in the OP image is that the armoured cars have the initials UN in large black letters on each side. The reason for this is not mentioned in any of the English language newspapers published in Bangkok.

Explanation:

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/bhutan-gains-first-win-with-un/

 

The article in the BP does show them with the UN logo but it does not mention how they are to be utilised.

[still kicking]

11 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Wow. 10 vehicles and 230 pistols.

That will help the export numbers.

ha-ha

[Martin71]

Will these vehicles have functioning brakes...

 

[fondue zoo]

6 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Those who read the OP do.  More specifics in the Bangkok Post.

 

oh yeah 

[GiveMeAColdOne]

18 hours ago, JoePai said:

recalling the delivery of 45 armoured vehicles to the Arab state 

 

Bhutan is a Buddhist country

Always instills confidence when the journalist (AI?) doesn't know where Bhutan is.....

[ezzra]

Love this blindly shiny defence ministry guy suite, looks like it was made in Chernobyl...