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THAI NAVY CHIEF VISITS S'PORE

18 Aug 2006

STORY // Malcolm Tay
PHOTO // Roy Lim

Admiral (ADM) Satirapan Keyanon, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, is in Singapore on an introductory visit from 17 to 19 Aug.

ADM Satirapan called on Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at the Ministry of Defence on 18 Aug.

He also met Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung, and made a trip to Changi Naval Base on 17 Aug.

ADM Satirapan's visit reflects the excellent ties between the Republic of Singapore Navy and the Royal Thai Navy.

The two navies interact regularly through various professional exchanges and activities, enhancing mutual understanding and rapport between personnel.

Minister Teo Chee Hean meeting ADM Satirapan at the Ministry of Defence.

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