ESCAP panelists tour the Marine
Corps museum.
Patcharapol Panrak
80 members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific learned the history of the Royal Thai Marine Corps during a tour at
its Sattahip base.
The ESCAP panelists saw an exhibition on the involvement of the royal family
with the Royal Thai Navy, including visits paid by HM the King to various battle
sites and practice ranges since 1946.
The U.N. group also observed historical photos, flags of various units, weapons
and models of various battle scenes.
The ESCAP committee praised the museum and sailors of the Royal Thai Navy for
their discipline, patience and bravery.