The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Admiral (ADM) Somprasong Nilsamai called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) earlier today. During their meeting, Dr Ng and ADM Somprasong reaffirmed the close and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and Thailand, and discussed ways to further defence cooperation between the Republic of Singapore Navy and the RTN.

ADM Somprasong, who is in Singapore from 7 to 8 June 2022 for an introductory visit, also called on Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong and Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Aaron Beng after inspecting the Guard of Honour at MINDEF.

ADM Somprasong's visit underscores the strong defence ties between Singapore and Thailand. Both navies interact regularly through high-level visits, professional exchanges, and bilateral exercises such as Exercise Singsiam, which was conducted for the 20th time this year. These interactions have deepened mutual understanding, and strengthened people-to-people ties between both Navies.