Malaysian Army Chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain (right) receiving the "Highest Achievement Award" from Thailand's National Defence Studies Institute Commanding General Siravuth Wongkantee. - Photo: Bernama
BANGKOK: Malaysia and Thailand will set up "strong villages" along the border with the aim of strengthening border security cooperation as well as boosting the local population’s socio-economic development.
Army Chief General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain said the proposal was brought up by the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army General Narongpan Jittkaewtae during a meeting here.
