
Two Thai air force cadets have won awards in a Russian language competition at the A.F. Mozhaisky Military Space Academy in St Petersburg, Russia, competing among 50 entrants from 14 countries.
- Phantawat Tiabratana won first prize in the fourth-year category and finished second in the overall standings.
- Wachiravit Laprasertlum took second prize in the fourth-year category and finished third overall.
Phantawat and Wachiravit are currently studying in Russia under a bilateral agreement providing for Thai military personnel to pursue their education at Russian military institutions.