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English: The 32nd edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy was conducted from 12 to 14 November 2021. INS Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Tayanchon, a Khamrosin Class Anti-submarine Patrol Craft, along with Maritime Patrol Aircraft MPA from both navies participated in the CORPAT. Towards reinforcing maritime links between the two countries and with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade, the two navies have been undertaking CORPAT bi-annually since 2005 along the International Maritime Boundary Line IMBL. CORPAT builds understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitates institution of measures to prevent and suppress unlawful activities like Illegal Unreported Unregulated IUU fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy. It further helps enhance operational synergy by exchange of information for prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and for conduct of SAR operations at sea. As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region IOR towards enhancing regional maritimesecurity. This has been through bilateral and multilateral exercises, Coordinated Patrols, Joint EEZ Surveillance, and HADR operations. The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have especially enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years. The 32nd Indo-Thai CORPAT will contribute towards Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship between India and Thailand.