Popular Post webfact 79,128 Posted April 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 Army vows to delay military purchases amid contagion crisis By The Nation The Army will delay the purchase of military equipment in order to prioritise national recovery efforts in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday (April 8 ). Defence Ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich said cuts to the 2020 budget for military equipment and projects were being considered, since the country needed to heal after the pandemic. The Defence Ministry was well aware of what needed to be prioritised for future situations. The military’s mission was to protect and help the people, and support the government in solving national problems while maintaining the availability of troops and military equipment to protect the country. "Any [military procurement] project that can be delayed without affecting foreign contracts must be delayed. The Army is currently considering which projects will come under the 2020 budget, and will continue to discuss the projects in the 2021 budget," said Kongcheep. The spokesman pointed out that 2020 budget funds had already spent and military contracts under the budget may have binding contracts. As for the pending purchase of submarines under the 2021 budget – a controversial matter at this time of national crisis – the spokesman said that Navy is considering the matter and related legal regulations carefully, realizing that budget must be used to restore the nation and economy as well. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385631 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-04-09 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Justgrazing 19,675 Posted April 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, webfact said: As for the pending purchase of submarines under the 2021 budget – a controversial matter at this time of national crisis – the spokesman said that Navy is considering the matter and has now decided to go for a cheaper clockwork one for patrolling shallow soapy waters .. Edited April 8, 2020 by Justgrazing Sp 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Grumpy John 5,214 Posted April 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2020 Lets see some hard numbers. Talk can be a load of hot air with no substance. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post smedly 34,668 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 one of the major problems in this country - the military operates independent of the government and they shouldn't, military budget and how much and when to spend and on what should be 100% under the control of central government 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Denim 13,317 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 15 hours ago, smedly said: the military operates independent of the government Not really. The military are the government. Until real democracy returns the military will continue to do what they like , when they like , without having to ask by or leave from anyone and without any transparency or accountability. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites
whaleboneman 2,725 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, smedly said: one of the major problems in this country - the military operates independent of the government and they shouldn't, military budget and how much and when to spend and on what should be 100% under the control of central government i think it is. government, military, aww never mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Surelynot 7,851 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 This is very concerning. I'm already on a knife edge with Covid19. What if Laos suddenly decide to sweep in through Isan, or we suddenly need submarines to defend against a Malaysian surface attack. NOT HAPPY. 1 13 Link to post Share on other sites
mok199 11,343 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Only because Kerry is ''swamped''..... 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post BobbyL 6,274 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 Good to see that the sacred Thai military are doing something for the general public. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
mfd101 3,319 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Looks like the subs will be diving for cover ... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post fforest1 5,612 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 Absolutely NO to scuttling the subs.....The Thais might lose face if the sub order is canceled......Who cares if 10 million people are now jobless.....Face #1..... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
justin case 2,296 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 how does the army deal with this, all bunked together the grunts that is, not the elites in their free housing 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post worgeordie 44,553 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 They need to cancel all purchases for weapons of war,who is the enemy, This time they are been beaten by an enemy they cannot see with the naked eye,Covid 19 is the latest and most serious virus to come out of China,the next one ,and there will be a new Virus,could be airborne,and spread even more quickly.this is the battle countries now need to fight. We don't need more tanks,subs,guns,planes,battleships, the whole World now needs to wake up,it's more Hospitals,specialised health equipment, Schools,improved education, train more Doctors,Teachers, not Soldiers. Regards Worgeordie 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post donnacha 5,402 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 "All the money is gone" said surprised Defence Ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantravanich, "It turns out that our entire economy actually was dependent on tourism after all" 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Yadon Toploy 2,284 Posted April 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2020 With the constant threat of invasion from the warlike nations on the borders, namely Burma, Cambodia and Laos, I have to wonder if this has been thought through properly? 6 Link to post Share on other sites
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