Senior Minister of State Mr Heng Chee How is on a two-day working visit to Thailand from 28 to 29 August 2022. Mr Heng is in Thailand to attend the Defense and Security 2022 Exhibition, officiated by Thailand's Minister of Defence General (GEN) Prayut Chan-o-cha at the opening ceremony. At the exhibition, Mr Heng visited the booths of defence companies from Thailand, Singapore and other key defence partners.

Mr Heng called on Deputy Minister of Defence GEN Chaichan Changmongkol on the sidelines of the exhibition. Both Ministers reaffirmed the close and longstanding defence relationship. Mr Heng expressed appreciation for Thailand's support for the Singapore Armed Forces' training in Thailand. During the call, both sides also discussed ways for both countries to further strengthen defence cooperation and work together in areas of mutual interest.

Mr Heng's visit to Thailand underscores the strong defence ties between Singapore and Thailand. Both defence establishments interact regularly and extensively through high-level visits, professional exchanges, and bilateral exercises. These mutually beneficial interactions have enhanced the professional ties between the two defence establishments.