Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07STATE157006
2007-11-15 22:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 157006
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
BANGKOK FOR THOMAS HINES
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC TH
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSES 05-050070198 AND 05-050071878
UNCLAS STATE 157006
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
BANGKOK FOR THOMAS HINES
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC TH
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSES 05-050070198 AND 05-050071878
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on licenses 05-050070198 and 05-050071878
for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to
complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: Two license applications were
submitted with Thailand's Department of Provincial
Administration listed as the end-user. The sum value of the
two licenses is in excess of one million dollars, thus
requiring Congressional Notification. This request is to
verify the bona fides of these transactions in support of the
Congressional Notification.
4. Action Request: Post should make the appropriate inquiries
to confirm the bona fides of this transaction and the
end-user. In its reply, Post may also comment on any other
information pertinent to this transaction such as security of
facilities and concerns about the parties involved.
5. Details of license application:
A.
DTC Case: 05-050070198
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
1770 .38 Cal Revolvers (Model No. 637)
License Value: USD $594,720
SELLER:
Smith and Wesson Corp
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Aekphatt Firearms LP
2/5 The Old Siam Plaza
Bangkok
10200
Thailand
FOREIGN END-USER:
Department of Provincial Administration
Ministry of Interior, Welfare Department
Artsadang Road, Aumphur Phranakorn
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
PURPOSE:
For use by officers of the Department of Provincial
Administration, Ministry of Interior of Thailand only.
B.
DTC Case: 05-050071878
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
820 .357 Cal. Revolvers (Model 686)
License Value: USD $410,845
SELLER:
Smith and Wesson Corp
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Aekphatt Firearms LP
2/5 The Old Siam Plaza
Bangkok
10200
Thailand
FOREIGN END-USER:
Department of Provincial Administration
Ministry of Interior, Welfare Department
Artsadang Road, Aumphur Phranakorn
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
PURPOSE:
For use by officers of the Department of Provincial
Administration, Ministry of Interior of Thailand only.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
A.
Signed DSP-83
Import Permit No. 570/2550 (and translation) for the Welfare
Department of Provincial Administration dated 28 Juen 2007
Order Confirmation Letter from Department of Provincial
Authority dated July 2007
Letter of Explanation from Smith and Wesson dated 10 October
2007
Purchase Order No. 2/2007 for Aekaphatt Firearms LP
B.
Signed DSP-83
Import Permit No. 571/2550 (and translation) for the Welfare
Department of Provincial Administration dated 28 Juen 2007
Order Confirmation Letter from Department of Provincial
Authority dated July 2007
Letter of Explanation from Smith and Wesson dated 20 October
2007
Purchase Order No. 1/2007 for Aekaphatt Firearms LP
7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is
available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
BANGKOK FOR THOMAS HINES
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC TH
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSES 05-050070198 AND 05-050071878
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting
a pre-license check on licenses 05-050070198 and 05-050071878
for the export of pistols to Thailand. Post is requested to
complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 days. Lack of
response to a Blue Lantern check will affect pending and
future licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for Request: Two license applications were
submitted with Thailand's Department of Provincial
Administration listed as the end-user. The sum value of the
two licenses is in excess of one million dollars, thus
requiring Congressional Notification. This request is to
verify the bona fides of these transactions in support of the
Congressional Notification.
4. Action Request: Post should make the appropriate inquiries
to confirm the bona fides of this transaction and the
end-user. In its reply, Post may also comment on any other
information pertinent to this transaction such as security of
facilities and concerns about the parties involved.
5. Details of license application:
A.
DTC Case: 05-050070198
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
1770 .38 Cal Revolvers (Model No. 637)
License Value: USD $594,720
SELLER:
Smith and Wesson Corp
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Aekphatt Firearms LP
2/5 The Old Siam Plaza
Bangkok
10200
Thailand
FOREIGN END-USER:
Department of Provincial Administration
Ministry of Interior, Welfare Department
Artsadang Road, Aumphur Phranakorn
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
PURPOSE:
For use by officers of the Department of Provincial
Administration, Ministry of Interior of Thailand only.
B.
DTC Case: 05-050071878
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
820 .357 Cal. Revolvers (Model 686)
License Value: USD $410,845
SELLER:
Smith and Wesson Corp
2100 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Aekphatt Firearms LP
2/5 The Old Siam Plaza
Bangkok
10200
Thailand
FOREIGN END-USER:
Department of Provincial Administration
Ministry of Interior, Welfare Department
Artsadang Road, Aumphur Phranakorn
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
PURPOSE:
For use by officers of the Department of Provincial
Administration, Ministry of Interior of Thailand only.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
A.
Signed DSP-83
Import Permit No. 570/2550 (and translation) for the Welfare
Department of Provincial Administration dated 28 Juen 2007
Order Confirmation Letter from Department of Provincial
Authority dated July 2007
Letter of Explanation from Smith and Wesson dated 10 October
2007
Purchase Order No. 2/2007 for Aekaphatt Firearms LP
B.
Signed DSP-83
Import Permit No. 571/2550 (and translation) for the Welfare
Department of Provincial Administration dated 28 Juen 2007
Order Confirmation Letter from Department of Provincial
Authority dated July 2007
Letter of Explanation from Smith and Wesson dated 20 October
2007
Purchase Order No. 1/2007 for Aekaphatt Firearms LP
7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone:
202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET:
BallardKM@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is
available as a PDF file in the Bunche Library's E-Book
Collection on the DOS Intranet:
http://virtuallibrary.state.gov/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE