Picture courtesy of Amarin

 

A prominent Thai entrepreneur has announced plans to donate a state-of-the-art remote-controlled mine-clearing robot to the Royal Thai Army in a move aimed at improving safety along the country’s border regions.

 

Worawat Narknawdee, also known as “Acme,” lead singer of the band DoubleDeep and founder of the cryptocurrency ACT (ACET), revealed via his Facebook page that he will partner with his community of over 100,000 ACT Warriors to acquire and donate a DOK-ING MV-4 Remote Controlled Mine Clearance System from Croatia. The system, valued at more than 100 million baht, will be deployed to remove unexploded ordnance in areas near the Thailand–Cambodia border.

 

Speaking about the initiative, Mr Narknawdee emphasised that the donation is not intended for military aggression but to prevent casualties from leftover explosives. “This robot can operate at speeds of 3–5 km/h, is controllable from up to 1.5 km away, and is built to withstand blasts and harsh environmental conditions. Its design is suitable for Thai terrain, allowing continuous operations in high-risk areas and protecting the lives of front-line personnel,” he said.

 

Mr Narknawdee acknowledged the complexity of acquiring the system, including legal import procedures, coordination with the Thai military and certification that the robot will be used strictly for military safety operations rather than commercial purposes.

 

The entrepreneur, a leading figure in Asia’s cryptocurrency scene with holdings exceeding 11,000 Bitcoin, has previously made headlines for philanthropic projects, including organising a large-scale blood donation drive and contributing to the Thai Red Cross.

 

“This donation represents a significant step by civil society to support the Thai military while safeguarding human life,” Mr Narknawdee added. “Thailand deserves this technology, not for war, but to prevent loss of life and restore safety to affected areas. This project will not solicit public funds and we caution against anyone falsely claiming to collect donations in its name.”

 

The DOK-ING MV-4 system is expected to have a lifespan of 10–15 years and is stated to be suited to operate effectively in Thailand’s diverse and challenging landscapes.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-08-20

 

 

 

There, beat that Toxin  😎

Any particular reason why the army can't buy this themselves. They have a budget of billions each year.