DIPLOMACY
THAI AIR FORCE CHIEF CALLS ON DEFENCE MINISTER
14 Jan 2009
The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Itthaporn Subhawong called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the Ministry of Defence on 13 Jan.
ACM Itthaporn, who is in Singapore on a three-day introductory visit from 12 to 14 Jan, also called on the Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Desmond Kuek and the Chief of Air Force Major-General Ng Chee Khern.
He also visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) Air Combat Command and the UAV Command at Tengah Air Base.
ACM Itthaporn's visit reflects the longstanding and excellent defence ties between Singapore and Thailand.
The RSAF and the RTAF interact regularly through various exercises, professional exchanges and courses, strengthening the understanding and friendship shared between the personnel of both air forces.
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