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Thailand’s Ministry of Defence is under public scrutiny after the Second Army Region took to social media, appealing for concertina wire donations for border protection. The post sparked a debate about military funding and government efficiency.

 

The Facebook plea went live at 5 pm on Tuesday, 12th August, urging both individuals and organisations to contribute to Thailand's defence needs.

 

Described as essential for safeguarding national sovereignty, the call highlighted an "urgent need" for the wire, which is reportedly hard to obtain locally at short notice.

 

Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri, Defence Ministry spokesperson, addressed the media, terming the appeal a "stopgap effort" to deal with immediate security requirements swiftly.

 

He refuted any claims of financial inadequacy, assuring the public that ample budgetary provisions exist for national emergencies, reported The Nation.

 

Emphasising transparency, Surasant assured that a thorough equipment inventory across military branches is underway, promising accelerated procurement.

 

He appreciated the patriotic spirit and support demonstrated by the citizens, showcasing the strong public solidarity with the armed forces.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-08-14

 

So the 2nd Army region that is sitting at the border to protect it is making claims that they can not get the barbed wire and asking the public to help them. OF course the Defense ministry would deny they do not have the funds for this. But in fact we all know where that money went anyway. China is bathing with it for their subs and engines most likely. 

19 minutes ago, webfact said:

Surasant assured that a thorough equipment inventory across military branches is underway, promising accelerated procurement.

This comment in itself is damaging beyond repair. They have no idea where to find the supplies needed to protect the border. So much so that they need to make a thorough equipment inventory to assess how to get what the soldiers need. 

Sorry, all the money has been spent on the submarine 

With the billions of Baht going to the Thai Military - with some military entities having only a one line budget item for billions of Baht with no description of what the money will be spent on.

 

Maybe some of the Military's business enterprises which make very good profits should fund this protection endeavor.

Wasn't a general a few years ago caught with all the budget in his personal account, for safe keeping and just a misunderstanding!!! And this is why so many generals are billionaires from very modest salaries!!!

With the Royal Thai Navy responsible for border security in the disputed area why is 'barbed' wire needed? 

Between razor wire and landmines, I hope they go with the concertina wire.

 

Cancel the unnecessary submarines, and use the funds where needed,

Border security that can be defeated with wire cutters doesn't seem very secure to me.

Unbelievable Thailand, they waste billions on some ridiculous submarine purchase then have the nerve to request the people to assist when they themselves have misappropriated billions and not just on the "pink elephant" submarine which will almost certainly end as an unused disaster just like the aircraft carrier! 

In case of war the enemy won't need to use sonar to locate Thailands sub as it will be visible from the air given the depth in the Gulf, what a joke!! Maybe they feel the sub won't sink in bad weather like their other poorly maintained vessels and thats their logic!!

 

Here you go:

 

 

Simply disgraceful. 

11 hours ago, thesetat said:

So the 2nd Army region that is sitting at the border to protect it is making claims that they can not get the barbed wire and asking the public to help them. OF course the Defense ministry would deny they do not have the funds for this. But in fact we all know where that money went anyway. China is bathing with it for their subs and engines most likely. 

This comment in itself is damaging beyond repair. They have no idea where to find the supplies needed to protect the border. So much so that they need to make a thorough equipment inventory to assess how to get what the soldiers need. 

Typical piss poor planning, they are absolute masters at it! And making money disappear! 

15 hours ago, JoePai said:

Sorry, all the money has been spent on the submarine 

Could they not place the submarine there instead for barbed wire? It has no engine anyway..

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Ministry of Defence is under public scrutiny after the Second Army Region took to social media, appealing for concertina wire donations for border protection. The post sparked a debate about military funding and government efficiency

Donations... on the budget they get ?

20 hours ago, JoePai said:

Sorry, all the money has been spent on the submarine 

Alas you are not quite correct. You have forgotten the generals pockets being filled with re-directed money.

First, short of rice.

 

Now also barbed wires? 

18 hours ago, impulse said:

Between razor wire and landmines, I hope they go with the concertina wire.

 

 

somebody that donated chinese drones could have easily donated those funds for wire instead..   

 should make it electrified to boot