New Delhi, Jan 29: The visit of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) to Phuket Deep Sea Port in Thailand concluded on January 28, 2026, with a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) alongside HTMS Huahin, marking the successful culmination of a series of bilateral engagements with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Sujata, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, participated in a range of professional exchanges, training interactions and social engagements during the harbour phase, aimed at strengthening Navy-to-Navy ties between India and Thailand.
Senior Officer of the First Training Squadron, Captain Tijo K. Joseph, along with the Commanding Officers of the visiting ships, called on Vice Admiral Veerudome Muangchean, Commander of the RTN’s 3rd Naval Area Command. Discussions focused on regional maritime security, training philosophies, and opportunities for enhanced joint training. Sea trainees visited key Thai naval facilities, while RTN personnel were hosted onboard INS Sujata to gain insights into the squadron’s roles and capabilities. The visit also featured a joint yoga session, friendly sports fixtures and an onboard reception attended by senior RTN officials, diplomats and members of the Indian diaspora.
