webfact Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Defense Minister addresses issues with tank purchases from UkraineBANGKOK, 6 July 2016 (NNT) – The Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs has stated the purchase of military equipment must be made with consideration to value and performance to ensure public confidence.Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan told a press gathering ahead of a meeting with the Ukraine Ambassador to Thailand that the government has begun an inquiry into Ukraine’s inability to deliver tanks purchased by the Kingdom. He noted however that the administration understands that Ukraine has been experiencing turmoil as of late and that Ukraine understands that Thailand needed to transfer its order to China for expediency. He added that the commander of the Royal Thai Army has inspected the Chinese tanks himself and has affirmed their quality.Gen Prawit reiterated that every ministry is being careful with its budget and expenses but pointed out the defense ministry must ensure it purchases are of the highest quality to secure public confidence. -- NNT 2016-07-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjjmmi Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Don't worry - with all the extra cash you'll siphon off the elderly Thais, there's plenty of money for whichever tanks you want. What good will a roof over P' Somchai's head be if Laos invade? See! 'Thai really do rak Thai'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Must be sort of sad for the Thai people to watch these idiotic purchases. As they know full well that Thai army tanks are only used on the Thai populace to control them. At least the submarines the navy wants will be quietly rotting away at a pier somewhere, the same fate as the fabled aircraft carrier..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdy2206 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Is Thailand expecting a war soon or going to attack someone? With submarines and tanks they appear to be preparing. Although, with Chinese equipment, I really don't think they will have much affect. Thailand is never aw t war with anyone so why the BIG waste of money. It is not as if there are no poor in the country, and some very, very high ups (at the top) have so much money, it is obscene, considering the poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Inspected Chinese tanks himself and has affirmed their quality. I can remember when the last Chinese tanks they bought all developed cracks !,but as some people made a lot of money out of it, I suppose thats just a technicality . regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Is Thailand expecting a war soon or going to attack someone? With submarines and tanks they appear to be preparing. Although, with Chinese equipment, I really don't think they will have much affect. Thailand is never aw t war with anyone so why the BIG waste of money. It is not as if there are no poor in the country, and some very, very high ups (at the top) have so much money, it is obscene, considering the poverty. "Is Thailand expecting a war soon?" Some people are warning of the possibility, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Is Thailand expecting a war soon or going to attack someone? With submarines and tanks they appear to be preparing. Although, with Chinese equipment, I really don't think they will have much affect. Thailand is never aw t war with anyone so why the BIG waste of money. It is not as if there are no poor in the country, and some very, very high ups (at the top) have so much money, it is obscene, considering the poverty. "Is Thailand expecting a war soon?" Some people are warning of the possibility, yes. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Must be sort of sad for the Thai people to watch these idiotic purchases. As they know full well that Thai army tanks are only used on the Thai populace to control them. At least the submarines the navy wants will be quietly rotting away at a pier somewhere, the same fate as the fabled aircraft carrier..... Probably docked alongside that fabled aircraft carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 With Un - elected DMP Pawtwit in charge of procurement cracks are already starting to emerge in the Tank purchase , wonder who's bright idea it was to go to the Ukraine for tanks.................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Second hand Tanks? Why from such a dysfunctional state which heavily relied on Russia before independence? I would have thought Americans or Russian Tanks if not Chinese. ..I smell ROTTEN FISH there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 "...Ukraine understands that Thailand needed to transfer its order to China for expediency..." Maybe, other "friends" pointed out that they weren't up to scratch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamypoko Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Nothing says "coup d'etat" better than a couple of tanks on a downtown street Buy a dozen...AP will thank you Edited July 6, 2016 by mamypoko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) With Un - elected DMP Pawtwit in charge of procurement cracks are already starting to emerge in the Tank purchase , wonder who's bright idea it was to go to the Ukraine for tanks.................................... Military necessity, practicality, product quality, logistical support, price, etc...are never the determining factors in acquisitions like this. The contract is written for and awarded to the source contractor who offers the most generous and user-friendly cash rebate incentives. So it would appear the Ukrainian proposal meets criteria and promises to be suitably...rewarding. SOP Edited July 6, 2016 by Hayduke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 So, as far as Thailand is concerned it's 'Tanks for the memories Ukraine', was swell while it lasted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yme Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That would be the same high quality inspection and evaluation that went into buying GT200s I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praematura Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Chinese junk that won't work in a year or so if your lucky. If I'm going to need tanks in my military conflict it makes sense to buy antiquated heavily modded Russian tank designs the Chinese have copied? Reality is the tea money commission that validates such a poor choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phycokiller Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 somebody must be planning a coup, no other use for tanks in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuanku Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Ukraine’s inability to deliver tanks. Online with AliBaba - delivery is free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayk Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 There is absolutely no reason why Thailand shouldn't have tanks and submarines or any other military equipment it requires. The way the world is going these days it's not a matter of 'if' but a matter of 'when' the world will be engaged in another world war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBike Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Funny that. The motorcycle taxi guy and I were having an interesting conversation about the quality of battle take the other day. He was a very well informed member of the public. Obviously. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 With Un - elected DMP Pawtwit in charge of procurement cracks are already starting to emerge in the Tank purchase , wonder who's bright idea it was to go to the Ukraine for tanks.................................... Err the guy who originally ordered them for delivery in 2011? This is an outstanding order that was only partially filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 somebody must be planning a coup, no other use for tanks in thailand So, why do Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Well, at least one could not expect Ukraine to be involved in a weapended conflict with Thailand, or any other ASEAN 'brother', ...while China, Thailand (well the RTN big brass...) wants to buy (an already obsolete version of) submarines from, might well start a military conflict with neighbouring countries in its obsessive expansionist, ...and imperialist (who would have thought in Mao's days China could ever get itself labelled an 'imperialist' power, it was accusing so many other countries of, hmm, dear old commies of yore?) quest of world domination... In the land of the blind one-eye is king, and no doubt a number of generals will get even more wealthy with this one, whether these tanks are any good, ...or not, was it just to balance the piles of money the admirals will make on those subs, no doubt as usefull as the RTN's airplane-less carrier... Is there ANYONE with ANY kind of 'power' worth ANY trust? The answer is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 somebody must be planning a coup, no other use for tanks in thailand So, why do Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc have them? ...For the same reason as Thailand wanting more and newer ones, maybe? ...For a score of generals to get more wealthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winniedapu Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 There is absolutely no reason why Thailand shouldn't have tanks and submarines or any other military equipment it requires. The way the world is going these days it's not a matter of 'if' but a matter of 'when' the world will be engaged in another world war. And Thailand will play a significant role as a non-aligned nation? How? By trying to run away faster than anyone else? In a war, Thailand might just as well have sticks and stones. Winnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 There is absolutely no reason why Thailand shouldn't have tanks and submarines or any other military equipment it requires. The way the world is going these days it's not a matter of 'if' but a matter of 'when' the world will be engaged in another world war. We definitely need a dislike button. In an all out war these tanks and a sub would last about 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Can convert the 300 fire engines not first?Water cannon off and mount a twin flag on it.Would save taxpayers a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomacht8 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Who has not bought today any tanks?555 Edited July 6, 2016 by tomacht8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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