THAILAND, Thursday, 5 June 2025 – Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), undertook an Official Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand from 4 to 6 June 2025 to receive the prestigious Royal Decoration, the Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.
His Excellency General Songwit Noonpackdee, Chief of Defence Forces, Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF), presented the Royal Decoration on behalf of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua during an investiture ceremony held at Naresuan Hall, RTAF Headquarters.
Yang Mulia Commander of the RBAF was conferred the award in recognition of his exceptionally meritorious conduct, distinguished service and outstanding contributions in strengthening the friendship and defence relations between the RBAF and RTAF.
Under his leadership, the interactions and cooperation between the two armed forces has flourished through a wide range of bilateral military activities such as exercises, trainings, courses, meetings and exchange of visits. These extensive interactions have further fostered the rapport and camaraderie between personnel of both armed forces.
Prior to the conferment ceremony, Yang Mulia Commander of the RBAF, received a warm welcome from His Excellency Chief of Defence Forces, RTAF. Full honours were accorded to the RBAF Commander, including a General Salute and an inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by personnel from the RTAF.
Following the ceremonial inspection, the Commander of the RBAF made a Courtesy Call to His Excellency Chief of Defence Forces, RTAF, reciprocating His Excellency Chief of Defence Forces, RTAF Official Visit to Brunei Darussalam from 19 to 21 June 2024.
The Commander of the RBAF was previously awarded the Honourary Parachutist Badge presented by His Excellency General Chalermphon Srisawasdi, Chief of Defence Forces Thailand during his Official Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand from 22 until 24 June 2023.
PEMERINTAH ABDB DIANUGERAHKAN BINTANG DIRAJA ‘’THE KNIGHT GRAND CROSS (FIRST CLASS) OF THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE CROWN OF THAILAND’’
THAILAND, Khamis, 5 Jun 2025 – Yang Mulia Mejar Jeneral Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Pemerintah Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei (ABDB), telah mengadakan Lawatan Rasmi ke Kerajaan Thailand dari 4 hingga 6 Jun 2025, bagi menerima anugerah Bintang Diraja berprestij, iaitu The Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.
Tuan Yang Terutama Jeneral Songwit Noonpackdee, Ketua Turus Pertahanan, Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand, telah menyempurnakan penyampaian Bintang Diraja tersebut bagi pihak Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, dalam satu Majlis Istiadat Penganugerahan yang berlangsung di Dewan Naresuan, Markas Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand.
Yang Mulia Pemerintah ABDB telah dikurniakan anugerah tersebut sebagai pengiktirafan atas jasa cemerlang, perkhidmatan terbilang dan sumbangan besar beliau daIam memperkukuhkan silaturahim serta hubungan ketenteraan antara ABDB dan Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand.
Di bawah kepimpinan beliau, interaksi dan kerjasama dua hala antara kedua-dua angkatan tentera telah berkembang pesat melalui perlaksanaan pelbagai aktiviti ketenteraan seperti eksesais bersama, latihan, kursus, mesyuarat dan lawatan dua hala. Interaksi yang sangat luas ini telah mengeratkan lagi hubungan baik yang sudah lama terjalin di antara kedua-dua angkatan tentera.
Sebelum Majjlis Istiadat Penganugerahan berlangsung, Yang Mulia Pemerintah ABDB telah disambut mesra oleh Tuan Yang Terutama Ketua Turus Pertahanan, Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand. Pemerintah ABDB telah diberikan penghormatan penuh termasuk menerima Tabik Hormat dan pemeriksaan Kawalan Kehormatan yang dikendalikan oleh anggota Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand.
Sejurus selesai memeriksa Kawalan Kehormatan, Yang Mulia Pemerintah ABDB turut mengadakan Kunjungan Hormat ke atas Tuan Yang Terutama Ketua Turus Pertahanan, Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand, sebagai membalas Lawatan Rasmi Tuan Yang Terutama Ketua Turus Pertahanan, Angkatan Tentera Diraja Thailand ke Negara Brunei Darussalam pada 19 hingga 21 Jun 2024 yang lalu.
Terdahulu, Yang Mulia Pemerintah ABDB juga pernah dianugerahkan Honourary Parachutist Badge yang disampaikan oleh Tuan Yang Terutama Jeneral Chalermphon Srisawasdi, Ketua Turus Pertahanan Thailand ketika itu, semasa Lawatan Rasmi beliau ke Kerajaan Thailand pada 22 hingga 24 Jun 2023.
