Thai military chief gets Indonesian medal

Thai military chief gets Indonesian medal

JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Commander Gen. Feisal Tanjung
bestowed the Yudha Dharma Utama medal to his Thai counterpart
Gen. Viroj Sang Snit on Saturday for his hard work and
cooperation in promoting relations between the two countries.

The medal was presented by Feisal during Viroj's farewell
visit. He is scheduled to end his tenure as Thailand's armed
forces commander soon.

Viroj arrived for a two-day visit here on Friday. He was
accompanied by Army Chief Gen. Pramon Phalasin who received the
Kartika Eka Paksi medal.

It is customary among armed forces commanders of the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to
conduct introductory and farewell visits to.

ASEAN comprises Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

During a farewell dinner on Saturday evening, Feisal praised
his counterpart, saying that despite only holding his position
for a limited time, Viroj had initiated many activities to foster
closer ties between the two countries, particularly between the
two armed forces.

According to Feisal, such a good understanding was evident
when a high level Thai delegation attended the Indonesian Air
Show in June.

The presence of Air Chief Marshall Phnom Theerasvatee and
other air officers was very meaningful to the success of the Air
Show, he said.

Feisal then expressed his confidence that Viroj's successor
will continue the tradition of close cooperation between the two
sides, if not elevate it even more. (mds)