HTMS Pattani
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HTMS PattaniHis Thai Majesty's Ship; see Ship prefix
. is one of two Pattani-class offshore patrol vessels currently commissioned by the Royal Thai Navy
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Ship prefix
A ship prefix is a combination of letters, usually abbreviations, used in front of the name of a civilian or naval ship.Prefixes for civilian vessels may either identify the type of propulsion, such as "SS" for steamship, or purpose, such as "RV" for research vessel. Civilian prefixes are often...
. is one of two Pattani-class offshore patrol vessels currently commissioned by the Royal Thai Navy
Royal Thai Navy
The Royal Thai Navy is the navy of Thailand and part of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, it was established in the late 19th century. Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartiwongse is "The Father of Royal Thai Navy". Similar to the organizational structure of the United States, the Royal Thai Navy includes the...
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