Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army Receives Prestigious Military Award

21 Jul 2005

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General Prawit Wongsuwon, was conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), or the Meritorious Service Medal (Military), by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General Prawit Wongsuwon, was conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera), or the Meritorious Service Medal (Military), by Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean at an investiture ceremony held in the Ministry of Defence this morning.

The Meritorious Service Medal (Military) was awarded to General Prawit Wongsuwon in recognition of the instrumental role he has played in enhancing the excellent ties between the Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army. Under General Prawit Wongsuwon’s leadership, the close cooperation between the Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army has grown from strength to strength. The two armies engage in a broad spectrum of professional activities,

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General Prawit Wongsuwon, who is in Singapore from 19 to 21 July 2005, also called on Minister Teo, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ng Yat Chung and Chief of Army Major-General Desmond Kuek.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, General Prawit Wongsuwon inspected a Guard of Honour upon his arrival at MINDEF on 21 Jul 05.

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