Tag: Sattahip Naval Base
Sattahip Port practices oil-spill preparedness
The Sattahip Port Authority practiced its response to an oil spill near the busy navy and fishing piers. Capt. Jeerapong Aphichartwong, head of operations...
Navy considers hosting 2017 ASEAN fleet show in Pattaya
The Royal Thai Navy has begun laying plans for a 2017 boat show featuring naval vessels from Thailand’s Southeast Asian neighbors. Adm. Poldej Chareonpool,...
Illegal fishing boats seized off Hua Hin
The Royal Thai Navy out of Sattahip Naval Base arrested operators of five fishing boats found to be using illegal equipment near Hua Hin....
Security personnel trained in tourist-safety measures
More than 100 Pattaya-area rescue and security personnel underwent training at the Sattahip Naval Base to improve their skills to ensure more safety for...
Navy makes day-long exhibit out of administrative tasks
Sattahip Naval Base educated sailors on new on routine duties with the aim of increasing the efficiency of the base’s operation. Rear Adm. Suppong...
Sattahip Naval Base mobilizes for 2-week sports competition
The entire Sattahip Naval Base mobilized for a two-week sports competition aimed at building unity among troops. Base deputy commander Rear Adm. Supong Sirisonthu...
Navy releases 982 turtles for HM the Queen’s birthday
Sattahip’s Sea Turtle Conservation Center released 982 turtles into the wild in celebration of HM the Queen for her 81st birthday. Adm. Thaweewuth Pongphipat...
2013 CARAT exercise sweeps through Sattahip
Thai and American naval forces again blasted it out near Sattahip in the annual CARAT joint military exercise. Rear Adm. Paithoon Prasopsin, commander of...
80 kids steered away from drugs at navy sports camp
Eighty students from across Thailand enjoyed a week of sports and tourist attractions during a nine-day anti-drug camp organized by the Royal Thai...
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Pan Pan Italian Food at 2 locations in Pattaya
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