I know there are a lot of detractors regarding social media but here is an example of how it can be used for good. 10 years ago this junta (still) would have gotten away with it.caller wrote: ↑Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:31 pm And ditched (for now).
Thai social media went ape shit!
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics ... -epidemic/
Thai Navy to buy Chinese submarines
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Re: Navy presses for 2nd Chinese sub
Announcement on Thai news last night that the government was suspending the order for the submarine and using the money to help combat Covid-19.
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Navy needs new leadership, and so glad the government basically is saying the same, by suspending
the order for now. They can now suspend the leader of the Navy until he gets replaced.
My opinion anyway.
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the order for now. They can now suspend the leader of the Navy until he gets replaced.
My opinion anyway.
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I can't find anything about this. Any idea which channel this news was on? I've only seen the news about the landing ship.handdrummer wrote:Announcement on Thai news last night that the government was suspending the order for the submarine and using the money to help combat Covid-19.
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Thailand considers postponing military acquisitions
The Thai government is considering potentially postponing military procurements in response to the expected economic impact of Covid-19, Lieutenant General Kongcheep Tantravanich, the spokesperson for the Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD), said on 8 April.
Lt Gen Kongcheep also said that any potential delay to planned defence acquisitions will be discussed internally within the MoD and with foreign suppliers to minimise the impact on the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
Unlike many of its Asian counterparts, the Thai MoD does not look to procure defence equipment through credit provided by international suppliers. Instead, it looks to spread the cost of procurement through defence budgets over several fiscal years.
Nonetheless, Lt Gen Kongcheep's comments confirm that the Thai defence ministry is the first in the region to point to future procurement difficulties as a consequence of Covid-19.
https://www.janes.com/article/95427/cov ... quisitions
The Thai government is considering potentially postponing military procurements in response to the expected economic impact of Covid-19, Lieutenant General Kongcheep Tantravanich, the spokesperson for the Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD), said on 8 April.
Lt Gen Kongcheep also said that any potential delay to planned defence acquisitions will be discussed internally within the MoD and with foreign suppliers to minimise the impact on the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
Unlike many of its Asian counterparts, the Thai MoD does not look to procure defence equipment through credit provided by international suppliers. Instead, it looks to spread the cost of procurement through defence budgets over several fiscal years.
Nonetheless, Lt Gen Kongcheep's comments confirm that the Thai defence ministry is the first in the region to point to future procurement difficulties as a consequence of Covid-19.
https://www.janes.com/article/95427/cov ... quisitions
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It was early this week, my wife told me about it. I can't tell you the exact news program.hhinner wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:56 amI can't find anything about this. Any idea which channel this news was on? I've only seen the news about the landing ship.handdrummer wrote:Announcement on Thai news last night that the government was suspending the order for the submarine and using the money to help combat Covid-19.
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handdrummer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:39 pmIt was early this week, my wife told me about it. I can't tell you the exact news program.hhinner wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 11:56 amI can't find anything about this. Any idea which channel this news was on? I've only seen the news about the landing ship.handdrummer wrote:Announcement on Thai news last night that the government was suspending the order for the submarine and using the money to help combat Covid-19.
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So the first submarine is still on according to that BP report which only says the second and third are on hold.PeteC wrote:handdrummer wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:39 pmIt was early this week, my wife told me about it. I can't tell you the exact news program.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... t-the-chop
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The first sub was ordered 3 years ago and cannot be cancelled. The second sub has been put on hold. The deal was 'buy 2 and get one free'!
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In that case let's hope the 2nd goes through and think of the money they'll save. Seriously, as if China will build a whole submarine for nothing.
Thai submarine purchase hits rough seas
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Without the subs, how will Thailand stop an incursion by the Biafran navy?hhfarang wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 12:02 am "Thai submarine purchase hits rough seas"
https://news.yahoo.com/thai-submarine-p ... 59025.html
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What I find interesting is that the only country that could possibly present a threat to Thailand in the ocean would be building Thailand's Sub's. How do you think that confrontation would go?
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it would go well for both parties. Thailand would do what they always do: bend over and lick boots and China would complete it's takeover of Thailand.
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NAVY DEFIES CABINET, ASKS CHINA TO SIGN SUBMARINE DEAL
A source within the Royal Thai Navy said Monday its leadership tried to encourage the Chinese defense agencies to put into writing an intent to sell two Yuan-class submarines to Thailand, despite a Cabinet resolution suspending the deal.
According to the source, navy top commander Adm. Luechai Ruddit asked China via a secret letter to send a delegate to the Thai navy’s base in Chonburi and seal the agreement for the procurement of the second and third submarines within 30 Sept. – the day Adm. Luechai is due to retire.
“Failure to do so will definitely jeopardize this essential project; meaning we have to start the whole project again from scratch,” part of the letter seen by Khaosod English said.
It was addressed to Xu Zhanbin, vice director of China’s State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, or SASTIND.
Thailand inked the deal for its first submarine from China in 2018, with two more on the way. But the government agreed to delay the procurement in August amid outcry that Thailand’s economy and financial situation were already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/cri ... al-source/
A source within the Royal Thai Navy said Monday its leadership tried to encourage the Chinese defense agencies to put into writing an intent to sell two Yuan-class submarines to Thailand, despite a Cabinet resolution suspending the deal.
According to the source, navy top commander Adm. Luechai Ruddit asked China via a secret letter to send a delegate to the Thai navy’s base in Chonburi and seal the agreement for the procurement of the second and third submarines within 30 Sept. – the day Adm. Luechai is due to retire.
“Failure to do so will definitely jeopardize this essential project; meaning we have to start the whole project again from scratch,” part of the letter seen by Khaosod English said.
It was addressed to Xu Zhanbin, vice director of China’s State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, or SASTIND.
Thailand inked the deal for its first submarine from China in 2018, with two more on the way. But the government agreed to delay the procurement in August amid outcry that Thailand’s economy and financial situation were already overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/cri ... al-source/
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