snoop1130 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Thai Army buys eight attack choppers for Bt12 bn from US By THE NATION Photo credit: Twitter The US has sold eight light attack helicopters and other military items for Bt12 billion to Thailand, according to a US government statement today. Apart from the eight Boeing-made AH6I helicopters, the US$400-million deal also included ammunitions for their armament, such as 50 rounds of anti-tank AGM-114R guided Hellfire missiles, 200 rockets under Advance Precision Kill Weapon System and 70 rounds of non-guided Hydra. Ten sets of high-speed machine guns, and four sets of large-caliber heavy machine guns were also part of the sale. Other items coming under deal were several sets of aerial radars, communication and navigation devices for the helicopters and 20 sets of night-vision goggles. The statement, issued by Defence Security Cooperation Agency on behalf of US Department of Defence, said that the eight new helicopters would replace the seven ageing AH-1F Cobra attack helicopters in the Royal Thai Army fleet. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30376737 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-09-25 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Gotta keep those citizens in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadbury Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Thai Army buys eight attack choppers for Bt12 bn from US Attack choppers? And who would they be planning to attack one might ask? Still the inclusion of 20 sets of night-vision goggles should clinch the deal. Kinky stuff for those who are into that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Cadbury said: Attack choppers? And who would they be planning to attack one might ask? Still the inclusion of 20 sets of night-vision goggles should clinch the deal. Kinky stuff for those who are into that sort of thing. But superior to those available on Lazada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Cadbury said: Attack choppers? And who would they be planning to attack one might ask? Still the inclusion of 20 sets of night-vision goggles should clinch the deal. Kinky stuff for those who are into that sort of thing. How to stay in power for ever in Thailand? make army happy and this is what has been happening with all the latest purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodknock Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 do not worry, sooner than later they will park them on the air craft carrier that is useless. maybe they will put a an ankle bracelet on the helicopter so they know where it is not!! more money down the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactiveposter Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I thought I saw a recent story about a deficit. I’ll go get my eyes checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Don’t worry; when there are more floods, they can always beg the public for donations again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Don't ask the government for money otherwise he will be embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I can see the Thai version of Zero Dark Thirty to fly into Dubai and arrest Thaksin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyfool Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 i identify as an attack helicopter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Exports down,Tourists Down,Growth down, But they keep on spending like a drunken sailor, money that could be spent on hospitals,schools, infrastructure ,so the electric isn't always going off. anyway,looking at the past,they are only going to crash them. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabarin Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 In the first hour of a real war: All air bases bombed, air craft carrier sinking. Bye money, bye defence. What a waste of money, they should have bought helicopters for save and rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 minute ago, worgeordie said: Exports down,Tourists Down,Growth down, But they keep on spending like a drunken sailor, money that could be spent on hospitals,schools, infrastructure ,so the electric isn't always going off. anyway,looking at the past,they are only going to crash them. regards worgeordie At least they will have plenty of spare parts collected at the crash scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Just now, worgeordie said: Exports down,Tourists Down,Growth down, But they keep on spending like a drunken sailor, money that could be spent on hospitals,schools, infrastructure ,so the electric isn't always going off. anyway,looking at the past,they are only going to crash them. regards worgeordie I've partied with drunken soldiers and airmen - they are just as bad. Or good, if you own a bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Just now, tabarin said: In the first hour of a real war: All air bases bombed, air craft carrier sinking. Bye money, bye defence. What a waste of money, they should have bought helicopters for save and rescue. You forgot all military personnel hiding and negotiating with the invaders to maintain their status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Dude Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 This kinda stuff is just a vindication of their "Paper Tiger" status. Attack who? Probably their own, as the Chinese are the only threat and they would steamroll SEA if they wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 "We'll come in low out of the rising sun, and about a mile out, we'll put on the music." "Music?" "Yeah, I use Thai K-Pop. Scares the hell out of the Farangs. My boys love it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 At least they are buying a fairly modern attack/reconnaissance helicopter vs buying 20 years or older surplus military equipment which is normally what they do. https://www.army-technology.com/projects/boeing-light-attack-reconnaissance-helicopter-us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 That was an expensive photo op.. ???? https://www.defenseworld.net/news/25541/US_Approves_Sale_of_AH_6i_Gunships_to_Thailand_for__400M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: "We'll come in low out of the rising sun, and about a mile out, we'll put on the music." "Music?" "Yeah, I use Wagner. Scares the hell out of the Farangs. My boys love it." But in this case they will play one of Prayuts propaganda songs. The sound causing all the enemy to drop arms, cover their ears and surrender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Just now, Reigntax said: But in this case they will play one of Prayuts propaganda songs. The sound causing all the enemy to drop arms, cover their ears and surrender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Cadbury said: Attack choppers? And who would they be planning to attack one might ask? Still the inclusion of 20 sets of night-vision goggles should clinch the deal. Kinky stuff for those who are into that sort of thing. ahhh! maybe got a goggle idea! from Blue Thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckingcountry Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 When you see the abject poverty and problems of Thai people and this Gov is allowed to waste money on meaning military hardware ! No hope for Thailand Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 The Government of Thailand had requested to buy eight (8) AH-6i light attack reconnaissance helicopters; fifty (50) AGM-114R Hellfire missiles; and two-hundred (200) Advance Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) Rockets. Also included are ten (10) M134 Mini Guns, ten (10) M260 Rocket Launchers; ten (10) M299 Longbow Hellfire Launcher; four (4) GAU-19/B .50 Cal Machine Gun; five-hundred (500) Hydra 70 Rockets; "OK we are coming up on Chiang Mai now." "OK roger that. Standby by to attack the mall." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyfool Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, tifino said: ahhh! maybe got a goggle idea! from Blue Thunder for some reason the first thing that came to mind when i read blue thunder is this. even though this is the magnum. blue thunder sounds like a contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunFred Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Just what an economy in recession needs......more choppers and guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 2 hours ago, rkidlad said: Don’t worry; when there are more floods, they can always beg the public for donations again. and they can be used to blow the rain clouds away too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, KhunFred said: Just what an economy in recession needs......more choppers and guns. Indeed! Thanks, Thailand. ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: "OK we are coming up on Chiang Mai now." Immigration offices in sight..............let em have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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