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is responsible for coordinating trainingand security cooperation activities between U.S. and Thai Special Operations Forces.
Please note that the SOF team does not coordinate jointexercises such as Cobra Gold. For inquiries, contact the team at: JUSMAGSOF@groups.state.gov
The Resource Management Office oversees financial and logistical management for U.S.-Thailand military cooperation. The RMO manages budgets, coordinates funding for bilateral exercises, and ensures compliance with Department of Defense policies. It supports key programs including the Joint Combined Exercise Program, Foreign Military Sales, and humanitarian demining operations.
For inquiries, contact the team at: SalvadorJI@state.gov
The Contracting Office is responsible for managing procurement and contracting activities related to U.S. military cooperation with Thailand. This includes overseeing contracts for bilateral exercises, and other defense-related programs. The office ensures compliance with U.S. Department of Defense policies and regulations in all contracting processes.
For inquiries, contact the team at: KoskiKA@state.gov, EkachoteK@state.gov
Joint Branch coordinates U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) engagements and strategic initiatives with Thailand’s Ministry of Defense and Royal Thai Armed Forces. It manages training programs through IMET, FMF, GPOI, and INDOPACOM Title 10. The branch also oversees the Washington National Guard’s State Partnership Program with Thai military counterparts, joint cyber activities, and End Use Monitoring (EUM). Through strong ties with Thai military, the U.S. Embassy, industry, and NGOs, Joint Branch supports bilateral defense and industrial cooperation.
For inquiries, contact the team as follow:
LTC Joel Johnson, JohnsonJM8@state.gov
MAJ John Ellerbe, EllerbeJC@state.gov
The Land Branch of JUSMAGTHAI, has the primary responsibility for coordinating security cooperation efforts between the U.S. military and the Royal Thai Army. It plans and executes exercises, training, and equipping programs, serving as the key liaison to strengthen their partnership, enhance capabilities, and promote regional stability.
For inquiries, contact the team as follow:
MAJ Andrew Teruya, TeruyaA@state.gov
Ms. Jinda Teerabulkul, TeerabulkulJ@state.gov
The JUSMAGTHAI Air Branch serves as the principal coordinator of security cooperation between the U.S. military and the Royal Thai Air Force. It is responsible for the planning and management of exercises, training, and capability development across the Air, Space, and Cyberspace domains. As a key liaison, the Air Branch strengthens bilateral partnership, enhances interoperability, and contributes significantly to sustained regional stability.
For inquiries, contact the team as follow:
Lt Col Rosendo Lamis, LamisRC@state.gov
Maj Timothy Wiser, WiserT1@state.gov
Ms. Manatsawee Keeratikarun, KeeratikarunM@state.gov
Ms. Karuna Krapoochai, KrapoochaiK@state.gov
The Maritime Branch of JUSMAGTHAI is responsible for all military foreign assistance and management of security cooperation efforts with the Royal Thai Navy, Thai MECC, and Royal Thai Marine Corps to include exercises, FMS, FMF, Title 10 assistance, and other security cooperation efforts.
For inquiries, contact the team as follow:
CDR Scott Thornbury, ThornburySM@state.gov
Ms. Sanlaya “Mai” Mansawathapaibul, MansawathapaibulS@state.gov
The USMC Branch of JUSMAGTHAI is a key partner working with the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) through JUSMAGTHAI to strengthen Thailand’s defense, lead joint training and exercises (especially in amphibious operations, maritime security, and disaster relief), support Humanitarian Mine Action efforts, and help establish a Humanitarian Demining Center to enhance Thailand’s capacity for UXO clearance and civil-military response.
For all matters concerning U.S. Marine Corps activities in Thailand
Contact LtCol Johnny Kieu, KieuTH@state.gov
Annual Multinational Military Exercise, focused on Regional Security, Interoperability, Humanitarian assistance and Disaster relief, featuring training drills and community service to strengthen international partnerships and regional stability
Annual Bilateral Military Exercise Strengthening U.S. – Thailand, focused on Interoperability, Tactical skills, and Readiness for humanitarian assistance and Disaster relief
Annual Trilateral Air Exercise, Involving the United States, Thailand, and Singapore, aimed at enhancing air combat interoperability, readiness, and regional security
Annual Multinational Maritime Training, enhancing U.S. and Regional Naval Forces’ Interoperability, Tactical Readiness, and Regional Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
Building Stronger Military Partnerships through Joint Exercises, Training, , Humanitarian assistance, and Professional Development for Regional and Global Security
Enhancing Military Cooperation through Joint Exercises, Disaster Relief, and Subject Matter Expert Exchanges for Regional Security and Interoperability
The Royal Thai Armed Forces and United States Indo-Pacific Command co-hosted the Cobra Gold 2026 Initial Planning Conference from 4–8 August 2025 at the Plaza Athénée Hotel, Bangkok. Representatives from […]
