Regional security tops discussion


Early trainingSoldiers taking part in a security drill in preparation for the G20 summit in November in Denpasar on the resort island of Bali. — AFP

THE United States secretary of defence is in Thailand on a three-day visit to discuss military cooperation and exchange views on security issues in the region.

At a meeting on Monday, both Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also doubles as defence chief, and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed on full cooperation in military and security aspects to cement the long-standing Thai-US bilateral ties.

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