Arpa Chapanon

Admiral Arpa Chapanon is a senior officer in the Royal Thai Navy, currently serving as the commander of the 1st Naval Area Command. He is known for overseeing maritime law enforcement operations in Thailand, including responding to incidents involving illegal fishing and maritime disputes. Recently, he was in the news due to an incident involving the collision of a Vietnamese fishing vessel with a Thai naval patrol boat, which resulted in the arrest of the vessel and its crew.