NewzVille Desk
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) — INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata—along with ICGS Sarathi, arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand, on 25 January, 2026. The ships were accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) amidst the ceremonial fanfare of the RTN Band.
The visit will further strengthen the maritime partnership between India and Thailand, underpinned by a shared commitment to regional security, stability, and mutual understanding.
The port call assumes special significance as 2026 is being celebrated as the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation.
During the port call, personnel from the Indian Navy and the RTN will engage in a range of professional and training interactions aimed at enhancing cooperation and operational synergy.
Planned activities include interactions with senior RTN leadership, professional exchanges, yoga sessions, friendly sports fixtures, and Passage Exercise (PASSEX).
The Indian Navy and the RTN share a close, friendly, and steadily evolving bilateral relationship, strengthened through regular engagements and exercises.
