Thailand and Australia hold joint military training exercise in Chonburi

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Thailand and Australia hold joint military training

  

CHONBURI, 4 November 2016 (NNT) -The Thai and Australian armies have begun a joint military training exercise in Chonburi. 

The opening ceremony took place at the 21st Infantry Regiment in Chonburi. Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, Major General Charoenchai Hinthao and Australian Ambassador to Thailand HE Paul Robilliard, co-chaired the event. 

The training entitled Chapel Gold 2016 consists of urban combat, a live firing exercise, forest survival and day and night offensive operations. The activity is aimed at forging ties between Thailand and Australia and strengthening the military abilities of their armies. 

The joint exercise started on 3rd November and will continue until 14th November at Navamintra Rajinee Camp. The Australian Ambassador also signed a book of condolences on the passing of His Majesty the King.

 

-- nnt 2016-11-04

[Baerboxer]

Can't be right. The young and free Australia with its democratically elected government has banned government members and their families from visiting their sacred land. They'd never be so hypocritical, now would they?

[DoctorG]

37 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

Can't be right. The young and free Australia with its democratically elected government has banned government members and their families from visiting their sacred land. They'd never be so hypocritical, now would they?

 

Yes BB, makes no sense to me either. When Fiji had a coup OZ cut off nearly all contact and assistance.

[malcoml]

A few boys will need a shot from the medical officer on arrival back tonOz

[monkey4u]

27 minutes ago, DoctorG said:

 

Yes BB, makes no sense to me either. When Fiji had a coup OZ cut off nearly all contact and assistance.

Where do you think all the Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi pick ups come from and its not Japan anymore

Fiji had not much to offer except a tourist location

[bangon04]

Maybe Thailand is getting so tips ready for when they start joint military exercises with the Philippines......

 

"Keep your head down".   "Arai Wa??"

 

The Chinese weapons are on back order already....

Edited November 4, 2016 by bangon04

[performance]

Basically the Thais are learning as much as possible 

[tharae]

22 hours ago, Baerboxer said:

Can't be right. The young and free Australia with its democratically elected government has banned government members and their families from visiting their sacred land. They'd never be so hypocritical, now would they?

 

I wonder  who told you that?