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Image source, Royal House Office
The people of Udon Thani province take photos of Her Majesty’s throne. And Her Majesty The Queen in the 23rd Airborne Division, Udon Thani Province, on November 10, 2020.
Website of the Comptroller General Ministry of Finance As the Royal Thai Air Force chose Thai Airways International Public Company Limited as the winner of the tender to improve the condition of the room with the corresponding systems of the Royal Boeing 737-800 using a specific method.
The announcement was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Panuwat Piamsri, Chief of Air Technician and announced on September 2, with important content
“According to the Air Force has a Contracting project to improve the state of the sealed room with related systems of Royal Thai Airways Royal Boeing 737-800, number HS-MVS by a specific method, number 1, the person selected was Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (Export, Wholesaler, Retailer, Service, Manufacturer) priced at The total amount is 750 million baht including VAT and other taxes, shipping, registration fees and all other expenses. “
Image source, Comptroller General’s website
Image source, Website of the Comptroller General
Also in the relevant documents “The timetable allocated to the budget and the details of non-construction related procurement” states that the project owner, the Department of the Air Force, has an estimated limit of 112 million baht, based on the Air Force average price. Thai Airways and the person responsible for determining the intermediate price consist of Colonel Chanat Wong, Talat Khwan, Nor Chatchavin-Aim and NOSomboon Phol Suwan.
BBC Thai contacts the Air Force spokesperson for a more detailed explanation of the project. But I still haven’t received a reply
Previously, the media reported on the publication of the document of average price, budget use, renovation of aircraft bathrooms, VIP passenger A340-500, one-room code HS-TYV worth 54.43 million baht from the Air Force. What society has criticized? But then the Air Force admitted that the information was a real document. And it is the information that is disclosed on the website of the Department of Air Engineers Announced under the National Anti-Corruption Law He said that the value of the bathroom renovation of 54.43 million baht was not more expensive than the market price and also You can check on an airplane modification website for reasonable price comparison.
“Tong Five Bird”
From the information on the website Jetphotos.com states that the aircraft with the HS-MVS registration is 14 years and 7 months old, the first time the aircraft had the HS-TYS registration number delivered to the Air Force in April. In 2007, the Thai Rath Online website reported on October 17, 2016 stating that on April 20, 2007 Air Force Boeing 737-800 aircraft number 55-555 purchased from Boeing arrived. From Seattle Washington State to Air Command Air Force Airport in Don Mueang To emulate King Rama IX on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Rama IX
Thairath Online reported that This real plane has all kinds of equipment installed. For the correctness of the material used Building and proper use The Royal Air Force invites you to consult the Royal Guards to achieve order. And honor In addition, the Royal Thai Air Force receives the courtesy of the Thai Airways Company, who is responsible for defining and selecting equipment in terms of service and maintenance.
Later, on November 1, 2017, the actual aircraft changed its registration number to HS-MVS. This actual plane was named again according to the machine number “Tong Ha Ha”.
Highlighting the 10-year demand plan, the budget increases by 4.25% per year.
Air Force White Papers 2020, which aims to communicate strategically with the Thai society and people. To understand that How the Air Force plans to make the most of its national budget Including the concept and needs of the Air Force to develop capabilities and potential in the future. Including transparency AND efficiency in various acquisitions
The Air Force said in the Air Force budget situation that from 2010 to 2020, the budget allocated relative to gross national product, or GDP, was only 0.266% of GDP, while in 2020 it was 0.24. Although the Air Force receives more budgets each year, the trend-to-GDP ratio has continued to decline.
As for the next 10-year demand plan (2021-2030), the army anticipates an annual budget increase of 4.25%, taking into account the viability and budget adequacy.
Source: Air Force White Paper, 2020
2 aircraft supply projects inaugurated to send and receive important people
The report also found that, in accordance with the 10-year requirements plan, programs were implemented to align with the Air Force’s strategy. There are at least 2 projects involved in the aircraft procurement and helicopter supply projects, 2 key personnel projects:
1. Annual budget 2024: Aircraft supply project to send and receive important people It will provide 1 real vehicle with spare parts, transmission equipment and training. With processing time 3-year budget commitments (2024 – 2026)
2. Annual budget 2026: Project for the acquisition of helicopters for important personnel that will supply 3 real vehicles with spare parts, transmission equipment. And training Use a 3-year commitment budget (2026-2028)
The result of both projects is the reception-dispatch to the royal family and the royal family with honor.
