Bangkok:The Royal Thai Navy has clarified the status of an individual seen in a photo with actress Boom Panadda, confirming that he is not a permanent naval officer.
According to Thai News Agency, the Navy spokesperson addressed the confusion surrounding the individual's status, which was widely circulated in the media. Rear Admiral Chanin Sriyapha, the Royal Thai Navy Spokesperson, explained that the person identified as a Marine on social media is actually a reserve soldier. This individual was commissioned as an officer after completing the 5th year of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program and was called up for reserve personnel training in accordance with government regulations. The individual's promotion was conducted under the Ministry of Defence's reserve personnel guidelines, confirming that he is not a regular naval officer.
The Royal Thai Navy has requested cooperation from the media and the public to ensure accurate information is presented and received, in order to prevent misunderstandings and potential negative impacts on the organization's image.