A Thai army officer has been awarded the International Sword, the highest honour given to foreign officer cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
Second Lieutenant Rawit Wanichayakornkul, a graduate of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School class 60 and Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy class 71, received the award at the Sovereign’s Parade, Sandhurst’s official graduation ceremony.
The International Sword is presented to the foreign officer cadet who achieves the best overall performance in their intake across a 44-week training programme. Selection is based on leadership, physical and mental strength, and attitude throughout the course.
The award is supported by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence in memory of Sheikh Ali Al Sabah, a former Kuwaiti defence minister.
Sandhurst accepts officer cadets from countries around the world, including Thailand, each year. The award is seen as a significant recognition of the standards and capabilities of Thai commissioned officers on the international stage.
