Ready for Blue Strike
BANGKOK, May 21, 2016
Thai soldiers perform the martial art 'Muay Thai' during the opening ceremony of the Blue Strike 2016 joint military exercise at a military base in Chonburi province, Thailand, on May 21.
Thailand and China hold joint 'Blue Strike' military exercises, naval exercises focused on humanitarian relief including maritime transport, positioning training, onshore joint exercises and overall retreat.
More than 700 personnel from Thailand and China are taking part in the drills, which will be held in Thailand until June 9.- epa