DIPLOMACY
THAI COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MILITARY AWARD
21 Jul 2005
In recognition of the instrumental role he played in enhancing the excellent ties between the Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General (GEN) Prawit Wongsuwon, was conferred Singapore's prestigious Meritorious Service Medal (Military) by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at an investiture ceremony held in the Ministry of Defence on 21 Jul.
Under GEN Prawit Wongsuwon's leadership, the close co-operation between the Singapore Army and the Royal Thai army has grown stronger.
The two armies engage in a broad spectrum of professional activities like exchange programmes and bilateral exercises, enhancing both professional understanding as well as friendship between the soldiers of the two armies.
During his visit from 19 to 21 Jul, GEN Prawit Wongsuwon also called on Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung, and Chief of Army Major-General Desmond Kuek.
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