His Majesty the King has been a strong supporter of the armed forces and the security of men since he was a young prince, before turning his attention to piloting fighter jets and aircraft gunships.
PUBLISHED: 5 Jul 2024 at 04: 00
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According to the law and aristocratic history, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn became the ex-officio mind of the armed forces, which included the army, navy, and air pressure.
Given his eager interest in military issues since he was a child, the Crown Prince more than deserved quite an honor.
Since he was a fresh lord, he has been interested in military matters and has visited military installations, paying close attention to the well-being of soldiers and policemen.
After finishing his teaching in Thailand and then at King’s Mead School in Sussex, England, and Millfield School in Somerset, even in England, he continued his education at King’s School in North Parramatta, Sydney, Australia, where he underwent firefighter education between 1970- 1971.
In 1972, the Crown Prince studied at Canberra’s Royal Military College, Duntroon, and eventually enrolled in a bachelor of arts program at the University of New South Wales ‘ faculty for military reports, which joined with Duntroon to provide master courses in arts, science and engineering.
Under this education, alumni had to move both military and scientific studies. He graduated in 1976.
On Jan 9, 1975, the Crown Prince served as a staff officer at the military’s Directorate of Intelligence.
He received a scholarship from the Defense Ministry for more military training and research at the Special Air Service Regiment in Perth, Western Australia, between January and October 1976. Advanced tracking training and innovative warfare techniques were included in the training.
HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who had a lot of flying knowledge, qualified as a military aircraft.
From June to July 1980 he attended a power aircraft flying course ( Bell UH- 1H and Bell UH- 1N ) offered by Bell Helicopter, racking up a full of 250 hours of flying period.
He also completed a 54-hour journey period course offered by the Royal Thai Army ( Bell UH- 1H) between September and October of that year.
From 1980 to 1981, the Crown Prince joined a predetermined- aircraft plane trip training programme for the SIAI- Marchetti SF 260 MT aircraft, with 172 hours of flying time.
And from 1982 to 1983, he attended and completed a US Air Force ( USAF ) conversion course for the F- 5 fighter ( Special ) Class 83 ATW and an USAF advanced fighter training course Class 83 AVW at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona, with more than 2, 000 hours of flying time, as well as several other flight training courses.
He won an air military operations contest at an air pressure gunnery variety in Lop Buri’s Chai Badan district on April 1, 1987, armed with current flying techniques, practical skills, and conceptual knowledge.
On May 4, 1994, he became a journey teacher for the F- 5 E/F warrior aircraft.
The Crown Prince flew a Thai Airways International donation trip on July 12, 2012, where VIP customers paid respect to the Lord Buddha’s treasures in Khon Kaen.
On July 28 of that year, a particular journey was held to honor his 60th day. The particular flight TG 8866 was set up to raise money for a foundation for educational scholarships.
