webfact Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Navy says ฿112m mansion to be guest house for VIP visitors and official residence of navy chief The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed widespread online criticism that it is wasting taxpayers’ money by building a 112m baht mansion as an official residence for its commander-in-chief. Rear Admiral Apinan Poengsrithong, head of the Naval Public Works Department, told a news conference today (Thursday) that the building, which is now under construction, is to be the official residence of the navy’s C-in-C and serve as the RTN’s official accommodation for its VIP guests. He said that the former official residence, located next to Wat Arun, or the “Temple of Dawn” on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, was built more than 30 years ago. Its concrete foundations were heavily damaged by the severe flooding in 2011. He said that repairs were too costly, hence the construction of a new building on the same spot. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/navy-says-฿112m-mansion-to-be-guest-house-for-vip-visitors-and-official-residence-of-navy-chief/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2019-10-04 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, webfact said: building a 112m baht mansion as an official residence for its commander-in-chief. An absolutely tragic waste of money. And then he's bleating on about how much he so wants to help poor people ! Disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I do hope the Airforce Chief also gets something on this grand scale to bring him in line with his army and navy colleagues, wouldn't want him to lose face now, would we! Disgusting! Meanwhile in a place not too distant.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Military service is supposed to be about discipline, well none shown here just blasé spending, little boys wanting to put their hand in the cookie jar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 that mansion looks like minimum 20 bedroom hotel, and for 120mln very posh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 "The excess of one is the shortage of another" there are so many wrongs with the premise that an army guy should have such a mansion for his use i don't know where to begin, and what makes it worse that whoever authorised and pay for it sees nothing wrong with it including the PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Sick thats what it is sick, 112 million just so a handful of greedy slobs can live the high life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 120 million. Hmm, that's about equal to 120 2 bedroom row houses that could house 120 families of 4 to 6 (more in Thai style). SSDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 He should pay for his own house out of his salury, like all other people. Or maybe have the army rent a reasonable stay for him as other companies do for their employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokfrog Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 One question that is not being asked is why is the old residence falling into the river after only 40 years. I think I know the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: Rear Admiral Apinan Poengsrithong Otherwise known as Captain Pugwash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Be fare! Needs something that grandiose to store those BIG brown envelopes starting to flow in under the table - eeerrrr or is that under the water = Submarines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 big balls , tiny brain; typical thai leadership Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Chazar said: Otherwise known as Captain Pugwash And he polished up the handles of the brass so bright that now he is the ruler of kings navy (Gilbert and Sullivan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 further proof that these boys plan to stick around in control here for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I guess building government infrastructure, assists in the building the economy by employing local tradespeople and using local suppliers. Allows for good security for visiting dignitaries, saves hotel costs, and has them where they are required without requiring cavalcades of vehicles. looking for some positives, when the funds could have been used to alleviate housing shortages for vulnerable people and also hospital care or aged care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: good security for visiting dignitaries Also a good opportunity to incorporate some spy devices into the new build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, neeray said: 120 million. Hmm, that's about equal to 120 2 bedroom row houses that could house 120 families of 4 to 6 (more in Thai style). SSDD 112 million, not 120.. 1 hour ago, bangkokfrog said: One question that is not being asked is why is the old residence falling into the river after only 40 years. I think I know the answer! no being asked as the answer is in the article: built more than 30 years ago. Its concrete foundations were heavily damaged by the severe flooding in 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watgate Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 This might be a stretch but in talking to a Tuk Tuk driver, in reply to a question i asked him about how things are going economically for him, his reply was " the communists ( meaning the military was in control of the country) so that is why things are not good now. That reply got me wondering if maybe he was on to something. Yes I know Thailand supposedly had free and open elections but based on what I have read that seemed to be a lie. All I do know is that the military is buying more and more very expensive weapons systems and their budget is astronomical. It is a pity since the average Thai citizen is truly hurting and so much more could be done to help the plight of the citizenry if so much of the budget did go into the budget of the military and undoubtedly into the pockets on the generals and their cronies. As for this lavish mansion, it is another example of the so called elites being taken care of at the expense of the populace and it is disgraceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRToMRT Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 If you think this is bad you definitely should not look into the amount of military hotels (as in 3 and 4 star beach properties built as hotels with golf courses, pools, restaurants, etc) there are in Thailand. Paid for by the tax payer and only military personnel can stay at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Chazar said: Otherwise known as Captain Pugwash Captain Whitewash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The military is absolutely at an advantage, they wallow in the people's money without restraint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 16 minutes ago, LukKrueng said: 112 million, not 120.. no being asked as the answer is in the article: built more than 30 years ago. Its concrete foundations were heavily damaged by the severe flooding in 2011 And here we are, reading a report about ostentatious living quarters in ‘2019’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I believe Thai people are proud their leaders wallow in opulence. It affirms that Thailand is rich and special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 That is why they need the budget to pass. A massive insult to ones intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katipo Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Honest headline..... "Navy says ฿112m mansion to be official residence of navy chief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 There's pork and then there's PORK! And, all the nonsense said with a straight face. And, smart building on the same flood site in a sinking city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 4 hours ago, webfact said: He said that the former official residence, located next to Wat Arun, or the “Temple of Dawn” on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, was built more than 30 years ago Would not worry about it, give it time it will just join the forthcoming Bangkok Atlantis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubon farang Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 hours ago, colinneil said: Sick thats what it is sick, 112 million just so a handful of greedy slobs can live the high life. And no doubt there will be the extras thrown in at the mansion Pigs in the trough while the poor suffer in thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, KMartinHandyman said: I believe Thai people are proud their leaders wallow in opulence. It affirms that Thailand is rich and special. ….and lowly educated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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