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Preparation of the Royal Thai Navy Personnel

for the Major Global Community Engagement

Wachiraporn Wongnakornsawang
CAPTAIN, Royal Thai Navy
Deputy Chief of Staff, the Naval Education Department

The prime mission of all the world’s maritime waters for some naval operations
navies is not to fight wars but to prevent in the other side of Thailand’s maritime waters
them. During peacetime naval forces are and for overseas missions as Thailand’s maritime
prepared to be exploited in three inseparable waters are separated in two parts by
roles which cover all military operation geographical location. As a result, the RTN has
spectrum ranges. These roles are the military increasingly prepared its personnel for global

role, constabulary role, and diplomatic role. community engagement in order to conduct
The latter role is increasingly important
because of complex interdependence among
countries in the global community nowadays.
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has continuously
engaged with the global community as it is an
instrument of the country’s foreign policy.

Furthermore, the RTN has to conduct its mis-
sions with neighboring navies as well as
friendly navies frequently. Inevitably, the RTN H.T.M.S. Taksin as a training ship for Thai naval cadets is
warships often navigate through neighboring being welcome while entering Colombo Port, Sri Lanka.

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