2017 Int'l Fleet Review in Chon Buri

CHON BURI, Nov 20 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Navy hosts the International Fleet Review to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Chon Buri’s Pattaya bay. Prime Minister Gen Prauyut Chan-o-cha Monday morning was on board HTMS Thalang, presiding over the event, being held the first time in Thailand. The event showcases 40 vessels of participating countries including Australia, the US, Russia, South Korea, China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and ASEAN countries. The fleet review and related activities, including 11th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting and the 1st ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise are being held until Nov 22. Later today, the Thai prime minister will go to Sattahip Technical College to follow up education management in the Eastern Economic Corridor. He will be briefed about the education system here and meet students and entrepreneurs from companies, which participate in the dual vocational education campaign. (TNA)