Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

A unique sporting event kicked off between the border security forces of Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, aiming to strengthen military ties between the three nations. The mini-games are taking place in Ubon Ratchathani, organised by the Suranaree task force, and feature men’s football, pétanque, volleyball, and golf. A total of 60 athletes from each country are participating in the competition.

 

The opening ceremony was presided over by the Suranaree task force’s chief, Major General Weerayut Raksin, Lieutenant General Chea Sopheak, deputy chief of Cambodia’s 4th military region, and Wiangnakhon Bualaphan, deputy chief of Laos’ Champasak education and sports section.

 

Major General Weerayut noted that the event aligns with the army chief General Narongphan Jitkaewtae’s policy of utilising sports to enhance relations between the security forces of the three countries along their shared borders, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-cambodia-laos-soldiers-unite-in-border-security-sports-event

 

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Edited May 19, 20233 yr by Enoon

Thailand's military usually come last in skirmishes between the other two countries.