Coast Guard Squadron
The Royal Thai Navy is still involved in the long process of developing its coast guard force. On April 1, 1989 a trial force of one frigate, eight patrol craft and four aircraft was established. The Coast Guard Squadron was officially authorized on September 29, 1992, when the number of patrol craft attached to it was increased to 11. Currently, ships and aircraft are rotated monthly from the navy. Coast guard functions are also performed by the Marine Police (responsible to the Interior Ministry). A permanent base for the Coast Guard has not yet been determined; possible locations include the area of Laem Chabang, where the country's heavy east coast industrial port is located. Armed Sea Rangers currently maintain counter-piracy patrols in converted fishing vessels.
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