webfact Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Royal Thai Navy will buy submarinesBANGKOK, 7 October 2015 (NNT)-Defense Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan says the Royal Thai Navy’s project to buy submarines will not be stalled as it has been designed for the protection of Thailand’s natural resources.According to General Prawit, the Royal Thai Navy is currently examining details of specifications and prices for the submarines.He claimed it is important for the public to understand the importance of the protection of marine resources which are abundant in Thai waters.General Prawit stated that the Royal Thai Navy committee in charge of the purchase has not yet indicated which country it would buy the submarines from, but he would leave the decision completely to the committee.-- NNT 2015-10-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Here we go again, have these people got no shame! Edit. I have no doubt this is just a mis-speak, to be clarified later. Edited October 7, 2015 by BigBadGeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Possible urgent telephone call fro the navy admiralty to the PM... Pi krup, sub hi, my rue uu ti nai.... my rue pai nai.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Maybe they can call these submarines something more palatable? Undersea Chariots of Greatness? Amazing that they've revived this issue so soon, but there's a new set of military on deck, and due for their "commissions". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark131v Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Good at least they are not getting anything dangerous with it and lots of countries pay good money to make artificial reefs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Stupid, hope the general makes sure this does not go through. Waste of money that could better be given to support the farmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 "Navigator, what is that sound?" "Don't worry, sir. We're just scraping some protected coral" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritzzz25 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I guess they will be the first country in the world to use a submarine to preserve marine life like coral reefs. If they attached a giant trash scoop onto them and ran them up and down the coast line, then I would believe it. This is right up there with their cure for Ebola they had about a year ago. When will the insanity end...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Protecting natural resources? "Look, there's an illegal fishing boat in a protected area. What'll we do?" "Nuke it" Bang goes the fishing boat and the reef! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 It is exactly for that reason, the protection of natural resources, that the subs should not be bought. The coral will be hit daily on their way to buy somtam for the lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimite Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) I assume they realise these submarines CAN NOT be used to police the flooded streets of Bangkok? Edited October 7, 2015 by thaimite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always18 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) In my experience,Thailand's most valuable "natural resources" originate from Isaan (I know, I married one!) - so I don't think a submarine would be of much use up here.................... Edited October 7, 2015 by Always18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 They will end up been tied up somewhere and will become a place for schools to bring the kids and Thai tourist attraction, most likely next to that other waste of money .the aircraft carrier. with the Blimp trying to fly overhead. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Funny that the fella didn't elaborate on how exactly does one protect natural resources with a sub? Now that would be interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukDod Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Oh, joy! More ridiculous government purchases. Their small aircraft carrier, which they bought in the 90's, has no air defense capability and can only function with 30-year old Harrier airplanes will soon some subs as company, and they can rust together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skildpadden Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 "He claimed it is important for the public to understand the importance of the protection of marine resources"I honestly did not know that commission for navy commanders was called marine resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimite Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 In my experience,Thailand's most valuable "natural resources" originate from Isaan (I know, I married one!) - so I don't think a submarine would be of much use up here.................... As many of those are to be found on the flooded streets of Bangkok see my previous post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 In my experience,Thailand's most valuable "natural resources" originate from Isaan (I know, I married one!) - so I don't think a submarine would be of much use up here.................... But you can dive on both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multatuli Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Why does this not surprise me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryp Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 this sums up the problem here very nicely................. thailand is lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Haggis Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 You can sense there's a conflict going on within the military. The new Army Commnader has thrown out a lot of his predecessors implementations, perhaps the rumours of a counter coup are gaining Merit after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans12345 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Why not use this money to buy APC (armored personnel carrier) for soldiers in the south, who are now driving in Pickups and on scooters and being killed with roadside bombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) As much as I think it's a ridiculous idea, it's their country so let them waste the peoples money any way they see fit. Until the Thai population starts demanding better governance than I say som nom na. They will look great rusting alongside their aircraft carrier. Edited October 7, 2015 by ldiablo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Actually, I like what he said - that the submarines were needed to protect the marine resources of Thailand. That would be enought to tie a noose around the claim for needing a submarine because surface ships can do exactly that - protect the marine resources of Thailand - without getting underwater. You he just shot himself in the foot again. This is becoming all too common. Or is does it have something to do with Mil. Intel? Or lack of? - Ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casindonet Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Go for it....it's thailand tax payers money. As if they really care what we comment or say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 In my experience,Thailand's most valuable "natural resources" originate from Isaan (I know, I married one!) - so I don't think a submarine would be of much use up here.................... WOW! You are married to a resource. Your wife should be soooo happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 You can sense there's a conflict going on within the military. The new Army Commnader has thrown out a lot of his predecessors implementations, perhaps the rumours of a counter coup are gaining Merit after all? If this goes through this time it might be a reward for the navy to support the current faction. Who knows, but before the general was adamant that the submarines would not be bought. So a change would point to some sort of deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 More about supporting Chinese posturing than protecting resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Go for it....it's thailand tax payers money. As if they really care what we comment or say. True, but the Thai people, whose tax money you rightly say it is, don't have any say either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 In my experience,Thailand's most valuable "natural resources" originate from Isaan (I know, I married one!) - so I don't think a submarine would be of much use up here.................... You beat me to it, I was tempted to make a similar comment along the lines of how the heck are the subs going to navigate Soi Nana ? By the way, my "most valuable resource" (wife) comes from Surin, where apparently the most beautiful ladies in Thailand hail from. But seriously, all you guys who are condemning this latest fiasco decision are wasting your time flapping your gums here on the forum. You should get together and front up at the PM's house and tell him exactly how you feel....................... Let us know how you get on. Headlines ! Six crazy farangs arrested and taken away to have their attitudes adjusted ! It should make an interesting topic to discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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