Princess Sirindhorn observes cadet field training in Lopburi

2026-03-17 - 11:41

LOPBURI — Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Tuesday visited the Artillery Center in Lopburi to observe field training exercises by second-year cadets from the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy. A total of 224 cadets from Class 76 are undergoing the training programme for the 2025 academic year, held from 2-17 March. The exercises cover both theoretical and practical components of artillery operations, including field artillery and air defence, command and control, weapons deployment and live-fire drills. On the occasion, the princess granted an audience to Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Pana Klaewplodtook, along with senior military officials and academy executives, who presented reports on the overall field training for cadets across all years and specifically on the artillery training programme. She later observed a display of artillery equipment and live-fire exercises conducted by the second-year cadets, which form a key part of integrating tactical knowledge, command skills and operational readiness in simulated combat scenarios. The training reflects the Royal Thai Army’s standards in preparing future officers with physical readiness, discipline, leadership and combat capability.