Royal Thai Navy
The Royal Thai Navy is the sea forces of the kingdom. It comprises several surface light and heavy vessels including one aircraft carrier, the HTMS Chakri Nareubet. The Navy also oversees the Royal Thai Marine Corps.
- Commander-in-Chief: Admiral Surasak Rounroengrom
- Deputy Commander-in-Chief: Admiral Narong Pipatanasai
- Assistant Commander-in-Chief: Admiral Polawat Sirodom
- Chief of Staff of the Navy: Admiral Jakchai Poocharoenyo
Read more about this topic: Ministry Of Defence (Thailand), Royal Thai Armed Forces
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