Royal Thai Air Force Chief Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore

Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Johm Rungswang called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Ministry of Defence this morning. ACM Johm, who is in Singapore for a three-day introductory visit from 13 to 15 December 2016, had earlier called on Chief of Air Force Major-General Mervyn Tan after inspecting a Guard of Honour.

As part of his visit, ACM Johm will co-officiate at the opening ceremony of Exercise Cope Tiger on 15 December 2016. Exercise Cope Tiger is an annual trilateral exercise conducted by the air forces of Singapore, Thailand and the United States.

ACM Johm's visit underscores the close and long-standing defence ties between Singapore and Thailand. Both air forces interact regularly through exercises, professional exchanges and courses. These interactions have bolstered the friendship and mutual understanding between the personnel of the two air forces.