The Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy took part in the 35th India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (India-Thai CORPAT) from May 3 to May 10 in the Andaman Sea. The Ministry of Defense says that the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kesari, a locally made LST (L), and the His Thai Majesty’s Ship (HTMS) Saiburi, a Chao Phraya Class Frigate, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both fleets, took part in the CORPAT along the IMBL in the Andaman Sea.
Along the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy have been doing CORPAT every other year since 2005. This is to strengthen maritime connections between the two countries and keep this important part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade.
CORPAT helps militaries communicate and work together better. It also makes it easier to stop illegal activities like Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, piracy, and armed robbery. The Defense Ministry, it also helps improve operational synergy by sharing information to stop smuggling and illegal immigration and to carry out Search and Rescue (SAR) activities at sea.
As part of the Indian government’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) plan, the Indian Navy has been working with countries in the Indian Ocean Region to improve marine security in the area. This has been done through bilateral and multilateral drills, coordinated Patrols, joint EEZ surveillance, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) activities.
The Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy have had a close and friendly relationship that has grown stronger over the years. This relationship includes a wide range of activities and exchanges. The Defense Ministry said that the 35th Indo-Thai CORPAT is another step in the Indian Navy’s efforts to improve interoperability and make strong friendship ties between India and Thailand.
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