Thai Marines worked alongside U.S. Marines from Marine

Thai Marines worked alongside U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 and civilian volunteers from the region to help construct an addition to a school in Trat province, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 13 as a part of ongoing humanitarian and civic assistance projects during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. “This province is thankful because it is in need of this kind of support,” said Chanuwat Sudsakom, the director of Anubarn Wat Nam Chiao School in Trat province. “Interaction like this should be encouraged and continued.” Thai Marines are with Combat Engineer Battalion, Royal Thai Marines, and U.S. Marines are with MWSS-172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.