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READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to the Kingdom of Thailand, 1-2 May 2023

04 May 2023

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Adm. Samuel Paparo meets with Gen. Sanitchanog Sangkachantra.
BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Gen. Sanitchanog Sangkachantra, Thailand’s Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Defence, during a visit to Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Samuel Paparo meets with Gen. Sanitchanog Sangkachantra.
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BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Gen. Sanitchanog Sangkachantra, Thailand’s Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Defence, during a visit to Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
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Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Kingdom of Thailand, May 1-2, 2023 to affirm strength of the U.S.-Thailand Alliance.

Paparo met with senior Thailand officials to discuss the importance of maritime security and interoperability between naval forces in the Indo-Pacific for regional peace, security, and stability.

The meetings included:

  • Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Defence, Gen. Sanitchanog Sangkachantra
  • Chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces, Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi
  • Assistant Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Navy, Adm. Suwin Jangyodsuk
  • Chief of Staff, Royal Thai Navy, Adm. Chonlathis Navanughraha
  • Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Fleet, Adm. Adoong Pan-iam
Adm. Samuel Paparo signs the welcome book at the Ministry of Defense Building.
BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, signs the welcome book at the Ministry of Defense Building in Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Suwin Jangyodsuk, left, and Adm. Samuel Paparo, right, salute the Inspection of the Guard of Honor at the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters.
BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Suwin Jangyodsuk, assistant commander-in-chief, Royal Thai Navy, left, and Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, salute the Inspection of the Guard of Honor at the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters in Bangkok, May 1. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Samuel Paparo meets with Adm. Suwin Jangyodsuk.
BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Adm. Suwin Jangyodsuk, assistant commander-in-chief, Royal Thai Navy, at the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Samuel Paparo and Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi pose with their staffs.
BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Gen. Chalermphon Srisawasdi, chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces, pose with their staffs following a bilateral meeting at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)
Adm. Samuel Paparo signs the welcome book at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.
BANGKOK, Thailand (May 1, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, signs the welcome book at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, May 1, 2023. The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy)

The leaders discussed the friendship and close cooperation of the two navies and the endurance of the U.S.-Thai Alliance, now marking 190 years.

The two navies regularly participate in bilateral and multilateral exercises, including Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) and Cobra Gold. Thailand recently hosted USS Charleston (LCS 18), USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for port visits.

Paparo extended condolence for the loss of lives aboard HTMS Sukhothai. He offered assistance in the recovery efforts.

During the visit, Suwin hosted Paparo, on behalf of Adm. Cherngchai Chomcherngpat, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, for the Inspection of the Guard of Honor at the Royal Thai Navy Headquarters.

The visit to Thailand underscored the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring resilient, free and open Indo-Pacific.

 

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