Thai admiral visits Bolkiah Garrison

Brunei Darussalam and Thailand have further boosted relations in the areas of naval defence with the visit of Thailand's Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy to the country. Admiral Daweesak Somabha, in part of a two-day official visit, paid separate courtesy calls yesterday morning on the Deputy Minister of Defence and the Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, RTB reported yesterday.

Admiral Daweesak Somabha and delegation first paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Datu Laila Raja Major General Hj Awg Halbi.

Admiral Somabha later paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Sanggamara Diraja Major General (Retired) Pengiran Hj Ibnu Ba'asith.

The visiting Thai Commander-in-Chief was accompanied during the calls by the Acting Commander of the Royal Brunei Navy, Colonel Hj Joharie. Also present was the Thai Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Mr Sunthon Niyomyath. The function took place at the Bolkiah Garrison in Berakas.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin