US, Thailand begin 6-nation military exercise

Thailand and the United States have begun their annual Cobra Gold military exercise, with South Korea taking part for the first time.

The U.S. Embassy said Singapore, Japan and Indonesia will also participate in the three-week training exercise, which the U.S. Army describes as the largest of its type in the world. About 11,500 personnel, including 6,000 from the U.S., will take part.

Las Vegas Sun