webfact Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Picture: INN INN reported on joint military exercises being carried out in the gulf of Thailand this week between the Thai and US navies. It's called Carat 2022 and runs until Friday and is centered around Sattahip and Koh Samui. Both land based and naval exercises will be carried out featuring P-8A Poseidon aircraft and ships called Naresuan, Bang Pakong and Kraburi of the Thai navy. Divers will also take part in training. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: INN Yesterday Admiral Phaisan Meesri of the Thai navy and Commander Brian Bangay (name transliterated from Thai and possibly incorrect) of the USS Jackson met at the navy base in Sattahip to discuss the exercises. The exercises have been run since 1995, this being the 28th year. Commander Bangay gave the opening address in front of a large sign saying "openning", notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-24 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) Oh dear. Hope Elon sends soon some electric motors for the newly acquired submarines "with no engines". I also guess the "Scheinese"will keep an eye on the action. Edited May 24, 2022 by RafPinto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyExpat57 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Didn't they cancel shore leave for the sailors during these exercises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Are they taking the Aircraft carrier out for a run, Oh if they only had the Submarines , that would really impress the Yanks......???? regards Worgeordie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, worgeordie said: Are they taking the Aircraft carrier out for a run, Oh if they only had the Submarines , that would really impress the Yanks......???? regards Worgeordie Especially if they were nuclear powered ................LOL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Geoffggi said: Especially if they were nuclear powered ................LOL At the minute they don't have any power......anybody know where to get some bloody big elastic bands . regards Worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 All aboard the Phoenix Commander Bangay got his carat out if you don't buy anymore Chinese junks???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Geoffggi said: Especially if they were nuclear powered ................LOL Watch out Biden might be trying to selling them some solar panel subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Some of the hazing of recruits hard to swallow Naval officer suspended for allegedly forcing ... - ASEAN NOW https://aseannow.com › Thailand › Thailand News The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has ordered an investigation into the conduct ... Naval officer suspended for allegedly forcing conscripts to drink diluted semen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 5 hours ago, webfact said: Commander Bangay gave the opening address in front of a large sign saying "openning", Thais really should learn the art of proof reading before printing.. or maybe they thought that was the American spelling? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Sattahip to Samui? That's a long swim. Still, what could possibly go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Now it's time to show up with that Carrier and the subs???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 CUE Sensless stories about marines in town despite them not coming on shore for years. Unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Another dog and pony show. Maybe Admiral Phaisan Meesri can get a MOU with the US Navy to fix his broken aircraft carrier and a few other items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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