Mr. Worawat Narknawdee, a renowned businessman and investor also known as Acme, announced via his Facebook page ‘Acme Traderist – Worawat Narknawdee’ his plan to join forces with hundreds of thousands of ACT Warriors in the procurement and donation of the ‘DOK-ING MV-4 Remote Controlled Mine Clearance System’ from Croatia, valued at over 100 million baht, for aiding the Royal Thai Armed Forces in demining operations on the Thai-Cambodian border.
He also tagged the official Facebook page of the Royal Thai Army in the post, stating:
“This initiative is not the procurement of weapons for warfare, but the prevention of casualties caused by landmines still present in many parts of Thailand. The ‘DOK-ING MV-4 Remote Controlled Mine Clearance System’ is a remotely operated demining robot capable of clearing at a speed of 3–5 km/h, controllable from a distance of up to 1,500 metres. It is resistant to explosions and harsh environmental conditions, with a service life of 10–15 years. Its dimensions are well-suited to Thailand’s geography, allowing continuous operation in high-risk areas and serving as a shield for soldiers engaged in dangerous frontline missions.”
“Although the procurement involves complex procedures — including compliance with legal requirements, liaison with the Croatian manufacturer, verification of its use for military donation rather than for commercial purposes, coordination with the Royal Thai Army and security agencies, and the acquisition of import permits under the Arms Control Act — I and the ACT Warriors, as ordinary citizens, will make every possible effort to secure this equipment and deliver it to the Royal Thai Army.
The intention is to provide a tool for mine clearance that spares our personnel from risking their lives, and to restore those areas as ‘safe zones’ where Thais can resume their lives in peace and normality.” Mr. Acme Worawat further stated. There will be no public fundraising. Please be wary of anyone making such claims.”
