Bangkok – The Royal Thai Army and the Australian Army have joined forces to hold this year’s Exercise Chapel Gold, an annual bilateral military exercise aimed at enhancing the two countries relationship and military capabilities. The exercise this year is taking place at Vibhavadi Rangsit Military Camp in Surat Thani.
About 100 military personnel from the Australian Army have joined troops from the 25th Thai Infantry Regiment for the exercise which takes place from 31st July until 6th August 2019.
The exercise consists of cross training exercises at four training stations inside Vibhavadi Rangsit camp, with armed weapons training, and field training exercises. The training scenario includes anti and counter-insurgency operations which will be taking place in Nakhon Si Thammarat, where troops from both countries will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience, enhancing the armies’ capabilities.