Germany impounds Thai Prince Vajiralongkorn's jet

[Feuer Frei!]

German administrators have impounded a jet used by Thailand's Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, in a dispute over an unpaid debt from 20 years ago.
The administrators say Thailand's government has refused to pay a bill of more than 30m euros (£26m; $43m) to a now-defunct German construction firm.
The Boeing 737 was seized by court order, and will remain grounded, said a spokesman for Munich airport.
Thailand's Foreign Ministry said the seizure was "highly inappropriate".
"The Thai authorities have expressed to the German government its great concern over the incident and have requested it to resolve the problem as soon as possible," ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi told Reuters news agency.
But Walter Schneider, the administrator for the now-bankrupt construction firm, said the "drastic measure" was "virtually the last resort".
"The Thai government always stalled and did not respond to our demands," he said.
The German firm was part of a consortium that helped to build a toll road between Bangkok and Don Muang airport.
The Thais claim a court decision is still pending on the debt, but the German administrators say the matter has already been decided.


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The Thais claim a court decision is still pending on the debt, but the German administrators say the matter has already been decided.

German efficiency

[Flaxpants]

Living in Thailand, I have to be careful what I say with regards this as the government has a whole dept scouring the internet for any mention of the monarchy.

So to be on the safe side I'll just go with- Hahahahahahahaha!!

[Feuer Frei!]

Originally Posted by Flaxpants

Living in Thailand, I have to be careful what I say with regards this as the government has a whole dept scouring the internet for any mention of the monarchy.

So to be on the safe side I'll just go with- Hahahahahahahaha!!

Very diplomatic of you, sir.

[Flaxpants]

Originally Posted by Feuer Frei!

Very diplomatic of you, sir.

Indeed!. Actually I'm a little surprised at the timing of all this as I read not so long ago that the Thais were planning to buy 10 used submarines from the Germans. Apparently Germany is selling them because they no longer warrant the running costs and will be completely outdated in around 10 years anyway, so why Thailand would want them is beyond me. Their aircraft carrier is little more than a visitor attraction as they cannot afford to put it to sea... And still no mention from any of the political sides here about spending even a dime on the failing education system.

What a world we live in...

Found a link:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhy...ubmarines_news