rooster59 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Army holds large exercise of tanks in Lopburi The Royal Thai Army on Tuesday held the largest ever military exercise of all different forces that saw almost 150 tanks joining gunship helicopters and F16 jet fighters taking part. The exercise involved more than 3,000 soldiers from the Second Calvary Division of the Royal Guards, the Artillery Division, and the Lopburi-based Special Warfare Centre.Live ammunitions were used in this big military exercise at the exercise field in Lopburi province.Taking the lead role in the joint exercise was the calvary soldiers who drove different types of tanks, armoured vehicles to battle the enemies.The anti tank guided missiles were also seen to be used by infantry soldiers in the mock battle.The big exercise was staged to prepare all different forces that they could work together in logistic supply, communications, support to defend the country in case its sovereignty is invaded by foreign forces.Army commander-in-chief Gen Teerachai Nakwanich was present to observe the military exercise. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/162417 -- Thai PBS 2016-05-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Cinema Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 What about the exercise COBRA GOLD? Doesn't that involve significant numbers of combined Forces? The big exercise was staged to prepare all different forces that they could work together in logistic supply, communications, support to defend the country in case its sovereignty is invaded by foreign forces. Given the timing of recent political developments and accusations......sure it was maybe it was more of a trial run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayk Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) More likely they want to defend the country from internal forces. And I use the phrase "defend the country" very lightly. Edited May 7, 2016 by Rayk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 The exercise involved more than 3,000 soldiers from the Second Calvary Division of the Royal Guards, ...Taking the lead role in the joint exercise was the calvary soldiers who drove different types of tanks, armoured vehicles .... Darn... those Christians have infiltrated the Royal Thai Army. Beware, after they get tanked and crucify a few Buddhists they might take on the insurgents with those live rounds!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getithere328 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Hope those tanks have air con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrenn Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) They need some unarmed Thai civilian targets to shoot at, so as to make this exercise resemble the only kind of fight that the Thai army has ever come out on top of. Edited May 7, 2016 by dbrenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Noses out of the troughs and now into the tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyarddog Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Well when you put that many tanks together it makes for good fun for A10 Warthogs. Ask the Iraquis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John1012 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Who would want to invade Thailand?For what? The Oil? The vast mineral resources? The partly filled dams? The bureaucratic expertise of the Thai civil service? It's only usefulness is as a strategic partner to the US against possible Chinese domination of the region, and that's doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 How many died ?.............the tanks I mean. regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunrudin Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Very impressive sign up in the Northwest announcing the HQ of the Calvary Division. It made me wonder whether to look for tanks or tambourines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 The exercise involved more than 3,000 soldiers from the Second Calvary Division of the Royal Guards, ...Taking the lead role in the joint exercise was the calvary soldiers who drove different types of tanks, armoured vehicles .... Darn... those Christians have infiltrated the Royal Thai Army. Beware, after they get tanked and crucify a few Buddhists they might take on the insurgents with those live rounds!!! Or they could join Custer's 7th cavalry in Sioux heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymonddiaz Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An army which never fought a war has more than 1400 generals. Bravo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An exercise in futility, if it was intended to show those who oppose the Junta , one wonders just what a tank crew would do when asked to fire on their Mother, Father, brothers and sisters and poor old grandma, it happened before, and history has a habit of repeating itself, obviously some don't learn....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Video of the military exercise on the local news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennalder Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Who would want to invade Thailand?For what? HOLIDAYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An exercise in futility, if it was intended to show those who oppose the Junta , one wonders just what a tank crew would do when asked to fire on their Mother, Father, brothers and sisters and poor old grandma, it happened before, and history has a habit of repeating itself, obviously some don't learn....................... So you think t's red army would use living shields in their strategy? I wouldn't be surprised didn't they do similar things in 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An army which never fought a war has more than 1400 generals. Bravo..... Did you forget about WW1 when the Thais were on the allied side? WW2 when they weren't? Korea when they were? Vietnam when they were? Too easy to make sarcastic remarks and not think about what you wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Toys for boys, an exercise in futility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An army which never fought a war has more than 1400 generals. Bravo..... Did you forget about WW1 when the Thais were on the allied side? WW2 when they weren't? Korea when they were? Vietnam when they were? Too easy to make sarcastic remarks and not think about what you wrote. 3/4 losses, or 4/5 if you count the war with Laos. More generals needed perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Very impressive sign up in the Northwest announcing the HQ of the Calvary Division. It made me wonder whether to look for tanks or tambourines! Tambourines are probably more useful than tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An exercise in futility, if it was intended to show those who oppose the Junta , one wonders just what a tank crew would do when asked to fire on their Mother, Father, brothers and sisters and poor old grandma, it happened before, and history has a habit of repeating itself, obviously some don't learn....................... So you think t's red army would use living shields in their strategy? I wouldn't be surprised didn't they do similar things in 2010? Perhaps he hadn't considered that. Not all of us think about Thaksin all day every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Who would want to invade Thailand?For what? The Oil? The vast mineral resources? The partly filled dams? The bureaucratic expertise of the Thai civil service? It's only usefulness is as a strategic partner to the US against possible Chinese domination of the region, and that's doubtful. "Who would want to invade Thailand?" The Chinese. On holiday. http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2016/02/chinese-invade-in-motorhomes/comment-page-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 An army which never fought a war has more than 1400 generals. Bravo..... Did you forget about WW1 when the Thais were on the allied side? WW2 when they weren't? Korea when they were? Vietnam when they were? Too easy to make sarcastic remarks and not think about what you wrote. 3/4 losses, or 4/5 if you count the war with Laos. More generals needed perhaps? Thailand lost? I have always believed that as one of several allies they were directed by a certain "Super " power. Ah well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Yes, bunch all your tanks up....one B-52 bombing run could have taken them all out. The Thai military is still using World War II era tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Armies need to exercise. Who would want to attack Thailand? What for? Simple........LAND. Who? Why are the Chinese so very happy to build railway lines throughout Asia? Why is there a climbing irritation between countries in SE Asia and China. Who knows what the future may bring. Too many generals? As like in any army in the world. See what is going on in Europe. Most countries now find out they need to pay more money in defense. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Yes, bunch all your tanks up....one B-52 bombing run could have taken them all out. The Thai military is still using World War II era tactics. I don't think in a war they woud present all of their tanks on a small area Edited May 7, 2016 by sweatalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I wonder who the imagined enemy is. The last time the country was overrun, was after a four hour "battle" at the Malay border by some guys on bicycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 "to battle the enemies" hmmm ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I wonder how many of those ancient "tanks" had to be towed? Last battle Thai army fought against Lao over a little island in the Mekong they got the butts kicked by the Lao in 2 days in full view from both sides of the river, Vientiane/Nong Khai. Hmmm, pitter patter of little feet in full retreat. General probably got promoted...lol. Oh, maybe we aren't supposed to speak of this. I'll never talk bad about their courage in the American War in SE Asia, those were fighting men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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