klauskunkel Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, twizzian said: Only 5. Is that even enough for one ship It's not for a ship. It's for New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moti24 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Remains to be seen how they will launch one from a long-tail boat on a Bangkok canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobwolf Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Considering the price of these things it will be just about enough to sink 5 Indonesian trawlers around Langkawi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli42 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Dobredin Ghusputin said: Actual cost just US$ 1.2 million each - information from this source. So I guess this answers the question of "why". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I think they must be for the new submarine, whenever it arrives, as they only get four torpedoes included-in-the-price with that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Strange that an ex PM is in court for 'wasting' money on a rice scheme that benefited poor farmers, who does this waste benefit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 5 hours ago, Just1Voice said: They have to protect themselves from the powerful and mighty Lao Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Getting prepared for the next clamp down on Pattaya Walking Street signs all down ‘or else ‘ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Swagman Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 The 'cost' Vs price paid is no real surprise. The Chinese APCs on order show a list price in 2014 $ (admittedly base model) of $320,000. Cost to this country - almost exactly USD$2m EACH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodle Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 In my opinion, this is all about showing solidarity with the US, regarding current issues in the region. They will probably never use the missiles but it will do no harm to US/Thai relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Probably we shall see disaster in another dimension at the military storage. Well, accident is only a 500 baht fine, same goes to mishandling of missile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Dave67 said: $24.9 Million the price P-Man has paid to Visit Trump 5 missiles? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just in case Thailand goes to war with the Maldives A bit heavy foe to start with, probable invade Korat with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Orton Rd said: Strange that an ex PM is in court for 'wasting' money on a rice scheme that benefited poor farmers, who does this waste benefit? First guess would probably be men with guns. Edited August 11, 2017 by IAMHERE spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, klauskunkel said: It's not for a ship. It's for New Year. .....or for a rebellious domestic population, which is historically the only reason why Thailand secures a military presence. Just saying like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hope they can knock out a missile from N Korea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 All you need to know about Harpoon tang. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_(missile) https://www.google.co.th/search?biw=1366&bih=638&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=harpoon+missiles&oq=harpoon+missiles&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i8i30k1.40131.49757.0.50353.16.16.0.0.0.0.213.2419.0j15j1.16.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.16.2418...0i67k1.DJxBCUaXVhA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decca60 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I thought they already had the NGV tanks as unguided missiles!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 7 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: All you need to know about Harpoon tang. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpoon_(missile) https://www.google.co.th/search?biw=1366&bih=638&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=harpoon+missiles&oq=harpoon+missiles&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i8i30k1.40131.49757.0.50353.16.16.0.0.0.0.213.2419.0j15j1.16.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.16.2418...0i67k1.DJxBCUaXVhA Looks like Kim Jong's porn site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfalfa19 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavemanwww Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 7 hours ago, colinneil said: Well for once i am not against this military spending Harpoon missiles are much more use to the country than submarines. Using the missiles on a frigate makes sense, updating the ships capabilities. At almost $5 million a missile I'm glad your not buying for Australia especially as Thailand will never fire one. Not one, Think how much that money could of helped the homeless and poor in Thailand. What a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 8 hours ago, canopus1969 said: Apart from the odd illegal fishing boat what on earth are these things any good for Taking a "selfie" next to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 since thy are so adept at shooting themselves in the foot these missiles represent the ultimate challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, zzaa09 said: .....or for a rebellious domestic population, which is historically the only reason why Thailand secures a military presence. Just saying like. erm ... the exceptions which prove the rule ... Franco-Thai War (1940–1941) World War II (1942–1945): see Thailand in World War II Japanese invasion of Thailand Pacific War Korean War (1950–1953) Vietnam War (1965–1971) Laotian Civil War Vietnamese border raids in Thailand (1979–1989) Thai–Laotian Border War (1987–1988) Iraq War (2003–2004) – Thailand deployed a 423-strong humanitarian contingent as part of the Multi-National Force – Iraq. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_involving_Thailand Admittedly fewer wars than coups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, wavemanwww said: At almost $5 million a missile I'm glad your not buying for Australia especially as Thailand will never fire one. Not one, Think how much that money could of helped the homeless and poor in Thailand. What a joke. You have missed my point about those missiles, i said that they were of more use than submarines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 These guys are out of control. Most Thais want them out. I think if the (gets a bit difficult here) Princess that every Thai loves (not sure if I can say the next bit so I won't) this wouldn't be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 So they will save the money by cutting dialysis to Thais on the 30 Baht national health plan who have renal failure as dialysis is too expensive and move the funds to buy subs and missiles. Hummm. I'm trying to fathom that. Nope. That doesn't compute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xobtsiwt Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 This news does not surprise one bit; Thailand is beset on all sides with threats of a nautical nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 3 hours ago, wavemanwww said: At almost $5 million a missile I'm glad your not buying for Australia especially as Thailand will never fire one. Not one, Think how much that money could of helped the homeless and poor in Thailand. What a joke. Are you under the impression Australia isn't buying them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand is a step closer to buying up to five Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles Edited August 11, 2017 by janclaes47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Should get them off the rocket festival guys and save money same effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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