Admiral Natthaphon Dieowanich, Commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, arrives at the Special Warfare Command headquarters in Sattahip to deliver a mission readiness directive. PATTAYA, Thailand – Admiral Natthaphon Diaowanich, Commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, presided over a high-level policy briefing on Thursday focused on enhancing the combat readiness of the Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC). The meeting was held at the headquarters of the NSWC’s Special Warfare Regiment, a key strategic unit under the Royal Thai Fleet, located in Sattahip. The Admiral emphasized the importance of maintaining peak operational preparedness amid growing regional security concerns. The briefing was hosted by Rear Admiral Anan Surawan, Commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command, who welcomed the Fleet Commander and presented the unit’s latest readiness assessments and training progress. During his address, Admiral Natthaphon reiterated the Royal Thai Navy’s commitment to defending national sovereignty and supporting joint-force operations. He stressed that the Naval Special Warfare units must remain agile, highly trained, and capable of deploying swiftly in response to any threat — whether at sea, on shore, or in hybrid warfare environments. “Our special forces must be equipped not just with advanced weaponry and tactical skill, but with the mindset and discipline required to serve at the forefront of national security,” the Admiral said. Senior Navy leaders stand united as the fleet commander outlines national security objectives to the Special Warfare Command personnel. The policy directive comes on the heels of heightened tensions along Thailand’s border and follows an earlier naval readiness inspection aboard the HTMS Chakri Naruebet. As part of a broader military strategy, the Royal Thai Fleet is reinforcing its special operations capabilities, including long-range deployment, amphibious support, and maritime counterterrorism. Rear Admiral Anan expressed full support for the directive, noting that the NSWC had recently completed joint training exercises with international allies and was undergoing continuous tactical evaluations to ensure elite performance. The Royal Thai Navy has positioned the NSWC as a vital asset in both defensive and peacekeeping operations, capable of executing high-risk missions under complex and evolving threat scenarios. Elite Naval Special Forces stand in formation, demonstrating discipline and combat readiness under the eyes of top command. Rear Admiral Anan Surawan, Commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, welcomes Admiral Natthaphon, reaffirming strategic cooperation and operational excellence. Tactical briefing in progress—naval leadership sets the course for enhanced special operations preparedness amid growing regional maritime challenges.