Reception On Board Royal Thai Navy Ship
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - A reception was held on board the Royal Thai Navy ship, H.M.T.S Naresuan, which docked at Muara Port last night.

Present as the chief guest was Pehin Datz Lailaraj a Major General Dato Paduka Seri Hj Awang Halbi bin Hj Md Yussof, the Commander of Royal Brunei Armed Forces.

Around 270 Thai cadets are currently in the country for training. According to Rear Admiral Prasan Sukkaset, the Royal Thai Navy brought around 400 cadets for a similar visit to the Sultanate four years ago.

There were also deMonstrations on various disciplines of Thai martial arts including Muay Thai (kick boxing) and sword fighting.

The H.M.T.S Naresuan will be open to the public this Friday from 10am to 3pm.

Foreign dignitaries including Thai Ambassador Phithak Phrombubpha were among those who attended the reception last night. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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