THE ROYAL THAI ARMY/MARINES/INFANTRY, CHAI YO! Options

[Mogembo..]

India (AFP) - India is ready to host its first major regional naval exercises since the tsunami disaster at the end of 2004, military officials said.

"We want to show them our capabilities," Indian naval chief Admiral Arun Prakash said of the January 9-14 event, which will include ships from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

India will deploy two of its latest guided missile-carrying corvettes and other assault ships while Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar will send two warships each and the remaining four navies will field one, officials said.

Australia also plans to send a delegation to the event, which will involve "limited wargames" off the Andaman and Nicobar island chain, said lieutenant general Aditya Singh, India's chief military commander of the archipelago.

The event "will allow us closer military exchanges with navies of these nations as well as lead to interaction across a wider canvas than just exercises," he said on Monday.

It is the fifth such naval exercise in India's maritime zone since 1995.

India called off the exercises in 2004 and instead rushed 25 of its warships and 5,000 military personnel to help 50,000 islanders after the tsunami crashed into the archipelago's 36 inhabited islands.

"It was the biggest-ever peacetime operation conducted by us and we would be proud to share our experience," Prakash told reporters in the remote island of Car Nicobar, where the tsunami wrecked India's most strategic airbase in the Indian Ocean.

The exercises "will exhibit the speed with which we sprung back into action in these strategic waters after the tsunami," said a top naval officer who asked not to be named.

India Navy spokesman Vinay Garg said the six-day event would also involve strategy sessions.

Experts from the nine nations would discuss subjects such as the marine environment and anti-piracy measures in the Andaman Sea, which is one of the world's busiest maritime energy transportation lanes, Garg said.

"Discussions on multinational patrols of exclusive economic zones and disaster relief are also on the agenda," he said.

The Indian navy on November 24 wrapped up week-long wargames held jointly with the airforce and army.

[Sirikittong]

Good to see the Indians are willing to help its neighbours. I look forward joint Thai-Indian military cooperation.

Back to the subject.

[PervertBurger]

Is any of that even being put to use?

[Sirikittong]

Of course. Primarily these are used near the burmese frontier as well as to protect our territorial integrity in our border with laos and cambodia, as well as controlling rebellious dissidents in southern thailand.

[Sirikittong]

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royal thai army working with u.s army

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[Happy Asian]

Something for Sirikittong:

http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=59912

[Sirikittong]

Thank you. I must say I am somewhat impressed with the Vietnamese Military; it needs some improvement, in my opinion. Nice pictures by the way. I notice that your navy relies soley on coastal craft (ie. patrol boats), vietnam needs to modernize its naval arm, as its northern neighbour is a powerful naval power already. Just my opinion.


Chao em'

[Happy Asian]

^I share the same opinion, last year VietNam signed a deal with Russia for 4 Gepard Project 11661 frigates, 2 will be delivered from Russia and the other 2 will be constructed in VietNam. And VietNam is also stepping up the construction of more logistic and combat ships in local shipyards. So VietNam steadily building up its naval arm. Does Thailand build ships btw?

Gepard Project 11661
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[Sirikittong]

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Thailand, has a growing manufacturing arm, we already have the 4th largest automobile industry in the world, production wise.

As for ship building, its a growing one:

Unithai Shipyard signs a shipbuilding contract - for a 150 TEU containership

Recently, Unithai Shipyard and Engineering Ltd has signed a shipbuilding contract with NP Marine Co for a 150 TEU Lloyds Containership. The construction of this new vessel is scheduled for completion and delivery in 14 months. The vessel is designed to serve Thailand's coastal trade.

Unithai Shipyard and Engineering Ltd, owns and operates the largest shipyard in Thailand. The shipyard has fully equipped workshops with two floating-drydocks that are capable of operating a complete range of ship repairs, modifications and conversion services for vessels up to 140,000dwt, and shipbuilding for vessels up to 150 metres in length. An experienced team of multinational managers leads a labour force of nearly 2,000 people.

NP Marine Co Ltd, part of the SC Group of Companies, owns and operates a fleet of 37 tug boats, and provides logistics support for the petrochemical industry and marine business in Thailand.

easures to Help Thailand’s Shipbuilding Industry (24/01/2005)
Good prospects are seen for the shipbuilding industry in Thailand, as the Cabinet on January 18 approved a package of measures to help this industry. The measures, proposed by the Ministry of Industry, also cover ship repairs.

According to a report submitted to the Cabinet, the Ministry of Industry has worked out strategies for the shipbuilding and repair industry with related public and private organizations. The strategies involve the promotion of the shipbuilding and repair industry, amendments to related laws and regulations, and efficient management.

In order to promote and support the shipbuilding and repair industry on an immediate basis, the Marine Department has proposed the establishment of a shipbuilding industrial estate within the next five years. A suitable site is being sought for the location of this industrial estate. At the same time, the existing ports will be improved to facilitate marine transport, especially the transportation of goods in coastal areas. More ports in the regional areas of the country will be built to reduce road transport while boosting marine transport. The move will help save energy, which is becoming more and more expensive.

Under long-term measures to be implemented from five to ten years, a fund for shipbuilding and repair industrial development will be set up. A study will be conducted to find out the demand of manpower in this industry. In a move to produce more personnel in the shipbuilding industry, incentives will be offered to encourage more researchers to work for shipbuilding and repairs in response to the needs of shipyards.

An institute will be established to upgrade skills in shipbuilding and repairs to international standards. Related industries, such as raw material and equipment production and iron manufacturing, will be promoted to encourage foreign shipbuilders to undertake joint ventures with Thai entrepreneurs.

Regarding amendments to related laws and regulations, the Government will exempt import tariffs for machinery, raw materials, and equipment used in the shipbuilding and repair industry. Promotional privileges, together with an exemption of corporate tax, will be granted to this industry in all investment promotion zones. Software technology and modern management systems will be adopted to develop the production process in shipyards.

Concerning efficient management, the Government will form a directing committee to supervise and facilitate the shipbuilding and repair industry. The committee will promote cooperation with various countries in several areas, such as technology, expertise, personnel development, and the promotion of research and development in this field.

In addition, a database for the shipbuilding and repair industry will be worked out. The database will also include information about related businesses, and the information must be complete and updated. The Cabinet assigned various agencies involved to translate these strategies for helping the shipbuilding industry into action.



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Sources:
Foreign Office
The Government Public Relations Department, Thailand

[Sirikittong]

New components of our Jiangzhu class frigates.

P.S Thanks to the Chinese for developing these for the Royal THai Navy. (IMG:http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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[notorious_k]

Thailand, has a growing manufacturing arm, we already have the 4th largest automobile industry in the world, production wise.

hmmm its not true..Thailand is ranked as 15th largest car producer in the world

[chanthhha]

Sirikittong, if not personal, May I ask you about your profile, family background?
I am merely curious to know since obviously, many of your topics related to Thailand Military subjects.

Additionally, seeminly, you are highly ambitous about marine, military and particuarly Thaialnd as a whole, just in my opinion according to my observation.

According to the pictures above, the Thai military looking fairly strong.

[Sirikittong]

hmmm its not true..Thailand is ranked as 15th largest car producer in the world

Where are your sources that state that we are 15th in rank?

Thailand is often referred to in recent years as the “Detroit of Asia”. Automobile, motorbike, auto and motorcycle spare parts and items for the after sale auto market are made by numerous factories throughout Thailand. In fact, the Auto Industry is the number one manufacturing industry in Thailand in terms of value, followed by Hard Disk Drive manufacture. Increasingly the Thai government’s policy of early promotion of the Auto Industry and then recent acceleration of trade preferences under the Asia Free Trade Area (AFTA), FTAs with Australia, India and pending FTA’s with China and the U.S. are creating even more favorable conditions in which the economies of scale and efficiencies of the Thai Auto and parts industry are magnifying Thailand’s advantages in this area. April was an active month in Thailand for the Auto market. Here are some of the developments as reported by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and other newspaper sources from throughout the region:

Statistics: Jan-Feb 2004
(Source: Thailand Automotive Institute)


Vehicle Production
138,563 Units

Vehicle Domestic Sales
93,167 Units

Vehicle and Parts Export
20,942 Million Baht

My Sources:
www.Business-in-Asia.com

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As well, our production facilities are world renowned, as our Prime Minister and multiple business and government arms profess:

PM SAID THAILAND HAS MET CRITERIONS TO BECOME 'DETROIT OF ASIA'

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stated that his government has achieved its target and criterion in becoming the "Detroit of Asia." PM Thaksin said Thailand had the capacity to manufacture 1,170,000 cars in year 2005.

During the “Prime Minister Meets the Press” session, PM Thaksin said Thialand can easily produce more than 1,000,000 cars per year. Thailand has been ranked fourth in the highest car production. Moreover, the premier said that he will boost vehicle production to reach 1,800,000 cars per year, forecasting that Thailand will gain 400,000 million baht per year from car exports.

Source: Government of the Kingdom of Thailand;
http://www.thaisnews.com/news_detail.php?newsid=154882

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Audi to Establish Production Base in Thailand

BANGKOK, May 14 (Xinhuanet) -- Famous German car maker Audi will use Thailand as its production base for export market in the region. Audi AG's managing director for the Asian Pacific region Jorg Hofmann met Industry Minister Pinij Jarusombat here Thursday, stating the company's aim to invest in a Thai plant owned by its local partner, the Yontrakit Group, the Thai News Agency reported Friday.  Being a luxury car unit of the Volkswagen Group, the company plans to produce 7,000-8,000 Audi A4 and A6 models per year.

Deputy Industry Ministry Vachara Phanchet was quoted by the agency as saying that Audi chose Thailand to be the second production base in Asia after China due to the Thai government's policy on turning the kingdom into "Detroit of Asia".  It hoped to be granted tax privileges by the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI), and to be benefited from free trade deals signed by Thailand and other countries.

He said the top car maker would be allowed to pay only zero to five import tax under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) when it uses 40 percent auto parts produced in the 10-nation group.      The company, however, said it couldn't use 40 percent of local auto parts in the first two years.  Sales of Audi cars produced in Thailand reach 500-700 units monthly. Each car is roughly worth two-three million baht, which is comparable to that of the top-classed Mercedes Benz and BMW, the agency said.
(Xinhua – Chinese National News Service, May 20)

Thailand promoting itself as the Detroit of Asia

According to Ewan Kennedy in an article in the 16 May 2004 Canberra Times:

Last year close to 60,000 Thai vehicles were sold in Australia, with even more expected this year.
Thailand is much more than a vehicle assembler. Many of the vehicle parts are manufactured there, including major body pressings.
Utes are currently the big thing in Thailand, with most of the major players on the Australian market importing products from there. Toyota, Holden, Ford and Mitsubishi all bring in utes, as does Mazda. Nissan sourced its Navaras from there for a while, though its currently bringing them in from Japan.  It's not just utes, though. Holden Zafira is built in Thailand, as are some Honda Accord and Civic models.
Quality is generally as high as that of vehicles built in other countries, with the Japanese makers keeping a tight reign on quality control.  Australian engineering expertise has been used by the Thai vehicle industry in many important areas. This is happening either by an exchange of engineers between auto makers in the two countries, or by enterprising Aussies working on a freelance basis.
No prestige makes are imported to Australia from Thailand at this stage and that's likely to be the case for some time to come. However, such major players as BMW and Mercedes-Benz do have Thai-built cars.

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Chanthhha, I am from a VERY long line of military personell, my grandfather served in the royal thai army as a lieut. general; serving the military in that office for over 22 years, and in the military life for over 50 years. My uncles, of my father's side are all officers in his majesty's army. I, will probably go into the army after finishing my schooling here in the united states, as well as after medical school.

Thank you for your comments on the RTAF. Our modernization program has been keenly observed these past two decades.

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[notorious_k]

from 'The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers'

look at this table

http://www.oica.net/htdocs/Main.htm
(statistics - 2004 - by country 2003-2004)

anyway, thailand is one of the fastest growing country in automobile industry. its no doubt. (IMG:http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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[Sirikittong]

Actually the site that you provide is outdated; showing 2003-2004 statistical data; this data is poorly outdated as there have been massive automobile planned projects and updates during the 2004-2005 fiscal year; much happens in terms of economics in the span of 2-3 years. Besides, the data that I saw during the 2004 figures was that Thailand's production of motor vehicles/parts was at 927,981 with an exchange rate of 25%; only suprassed by China, Japan, India and South Korea. Our proudction was higher than that of individual states such as Indonesia, iran, malaysia, pakistan, the philippines, staiwan, australia and vietnam on your cited data table.
http://www.oica.net/htdocs/Main.htm

As for fastest growing economies; that is evident, but our automobile sector is the 4th fastest growing ones in the entire world automobile industry. Quite frankly Im not satisfied; I want to surpass some countries. And it looks like Thailand will; considering our production rates in this sector is larger than the combined proudction of the philippines, taiwan and malaysia.


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[YouStink]

4th my ar$e. So it's also larger than the US and Germany?

[VisitingAlien]

4th my ar$e. So it's also larger than the US and Germany?

Hahaha. The Dude Siri said that he got his info from this Thai website:

PM SAID THAILAND HAS MET CRITERIONS TO BECOME 'DETROIT OF ASIA'

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stated that his government has achieved its target and criterion in becoming the "Detroit of Asia." PM Thaksin said Thailand had the capacity to manufacture 1,170,000 cars in year 2005.

During the “Prime Minister Meets the Press” session, PM Thaksin said Thialand can easily produce more than 1,000,000 cars per year. Thailand has been ranked fourth in the highest car production. Moreover, the premier said that he will boost vehicle production to reach 1,800,000 cars per year, forecasting that Thailand will gain 400,000 million baht per year from car exports.

http://www.thaisnews.com/news_detail.php?newsid=154882

Hahaha.

[studio54]

That's a load of crap. Production capacity is one thing, the ability to sell it is another matter. Factories in China, Japan and the US have the capacity to build tens of millions of cars more annually, but the thing is, there is no demand. Wondering why Ford is closing a dozen factories whilst Chinese automotive manufacturing industry is becoming less profitable because there is excess capacity?

[Sirikittong]

That's a load of crap. Production capacity is one thing, the ability to sell it is another matter. Factories in China, Japan and the US have the capacity to build tens of millions of cars more annually, but the thing is, there is no demand. Wondering why Ford is closing a dozen factories whilst Chinese automotive manufacturing industry is becoming less profitable because there is excess capacity?

Quite so, sales in Ford automobiles have decreased in the wave of increased gas prices, most of these facilities ford operates overseas once made large s.u.vs considering the drop in suv purchases, the company had to alleviate the production cost. I know that ford had to make some cuts in some of the automobile plants in thailand.

[Sirikittong]

THE ROYAL THAI ARMY MUSIC BAND
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The Royal Thai Army Band Chronology In1875 the brass-band had been established by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) the place held on the Suan Kulab Palace and directed by Prince Brother Suksawat when he was the Royal Guard Fifth Infantry Conpany Director). Subsequently the Prince Brother Disornkuman (Lieutenant General Prince Dumrong-Rajanuparp) was appointed a band director when he was Second Lieutenant. Royalty Chit Senywong Na Krongthep is expertise about the brass band then he was promoted to a bandmaster and became to Major Prawatit-Boratese subsequenly. In 1911 the brass band had moved from Suan Kularb Palace to Suan Dusit close to the east Benjamas road near to the Makawan-Rangsan Bridge and rename to “ The Royal Guard Brass Band Regiment”. The commander position name was change to “The Royal Guard Principle Director of Music” In 1922 the Royal Thai Navy Band transferred Sublieutenant Sutti Sri-Chaya to be “Assistance Royal Guard Principle Director of Music” then he was promoted to Major Lhoeng Prasarn Duriyang. Also the Small Orchestra was established during his time. After changing the Government Policy in 1932 The Royal Guard Brass Band Regiment was moved to Bangkok Army Province and rename become “The Bangkok Precinct Unit Brass Band Regiment” In 1937 the Bangkok Precinct Unit Brass Band Regiment moved from Suan Dusit Makawan-Rangsan Bridge to Payathai Commons opposite the Third Infantry Battalion. The Brass Band extend to the Jazz Band and Thai Classical Music Band, named “Duriya-Yothin” to support the missions. During the time the commanders transfer to the Headquarter. In 1945 the government’s order to move the Band to command by Army Headquarter and rename to “The Royal Thai Army Brass Band”. In 1948 following the government’s order to move the band to command by the First Army Precinct Unit and rename to “ The First Army Precinct Unit Band”. Sometimes the band get the trainee to be army musician. The Commander from the past to present day 1. Prince Brother Disornkuman (Lieutenant General Prince Dumrong-Rajanuparp) 2. Royalty Chit Senywong Na Krongthep Major Prawatit-Boratese subsequenly 3. Major Lhoeng Prasarn Duriyang 1943 - 1947 4. Lieutenant Colonel Artt Sasiprapa (Lieutenant General Artt Sasiprapa) 1947 – 1947 5. Lieutenant Colonel Krist Sri-Wara Krist (General Krist Sri-Wara) 1947 –1950 6. Lieutenant Colonel Kriang- Krai Attanant (Field Marshal Kriang- Krai Attanant) 1 Jan 1950 – 17 Mar 1950 7. Lieutenant Colonel Udom Sukmark (Major General Udom Sukmark) 17 Mar 1950 – 1954 8. Lieutenant Colonel Siri Tirapat (Major General Siri Tirapat) 1954 – 1970 9. Colonel Atit Wisetsint 1970 – 11 Oct 1973 10. Colonel Prachao Pao-Jinda Director of the First Army Precinct Unit 11 Oct 1978 – 29 Nov 1978 11. Colonel Chu-Chat Pituk-Sakorn 29 Nov 1978 – 31 Dec 1978 12. Colonel Chalor Kongsuwan 1978 – 1985 13. Lieutenant General Wat Kaudsawang 1985 – 1995 14. Colonel Supachai Potongnak 1995 – 2001 15. Colonel Chotipol Chan – Yoo 2001- Present Day

Source: กองดุริยางค์ทหารบก : The Royal Thai Army Band
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